Ancient Mesopotamia and the Dawn of Civilization

What does the term 'Mesopotamia' mean?

• Land between Rivers

• Land of the Mountains

• Land of the Sun

• Land of Kings

What was a major change in lifestyle that occurred around 8,000 BC in Mesopotamia?

• Starting agriculture

• Developing writing

• Creating laws

• Building cities

What was a significant outcome of farming in Mesopotamia?

• Settled living

• Increased travel

• Decreased population

• More conflicts

What did irrigation canals primarily do?

• Provided drinking water

• Watered farmlands

• Helped in fishing

• Transported goods

What did the Sumerians use to build their homes?

• Wood and leaves

• Stone and marble

• Metal and glass

• Mud and straw

Who were the rulers in the city-states of Mesopotamia often compared to?

• Priests

• Kings or governors

• Warriors

• Merchants

What was the purpose of the Ziggurat?

• Marketplace

• Government house

• Religious temple

• Library

Which city became the capital of the Babylonian Empire?

• Akkad

• Uruk

• Eridu

• Babylon

What principle of justice is attributed to the Code of Hammurabi?

• Protection of the weak

• An eye for an eye

• Freedom for all

• Right to a trial

Which empire was known as the first military power in history?

• Assyria

• Babylon

• Persia

• Sumer