Ancient Mesopotamia

Civilization in Mesopotamia developed between which 2 rivers?

• the Persian and Mediterranian

• the Tigris and Persian

• the Euphrates and Red

• the Euphrates and Tigris

The word "Mesopotamia" means ...

• middle of the crescent

• land in the desert

• and near the sea

• land between rivers

Click all that apply.

Why was writing first invented in Ancient Mesopotamia?

• to record taxes

• to write stories

• to write letters

• to record farm surplus

What was the purpose of irrigation?

• to prevent flooding

• to provide drinking water

• to water crops

• to provide indoor plumbing

What did the rivers provide for Mesopotamia?

• fertile soil

• transportation

• irrigation

• all of these

Which of these is NOT a responsibility of a king like Hammurabi in Mesopotamia?

• lead the army

• make and enforce laws

• have temples and walls built

• dig irrigation canals

Ancient Sumerians could use chariots because they invented the _____ .

• canals

• roads

• plows

• wheels

The most important part of the ziggurat was the ___ .

• temple

• auditorium

• school

• market

A wedge-shaped stylus was used to create what system of writing?

• hieroglyphics

• the alphabet

• petroglyphs

• cuneiform

The Mesopotamian form of writing was written on what type of material?

• cave walls

• papyrus

• tree bark

• clay tablets