Ancient Mesopotamia

What is the name of the first civilization in Mesopotamia?

• Sumer

• Assyria

• Akkad

• Babylon

How did geography help civilizations develop in the area?

• They lived on rich soil that produced an abundance of crops

• They were surrounded by oceans so they could easily catch seafood

• They were surrounded by jungles they could attain lumber from for construction

What is cuneiform?

• A type of exercise created by the Assyrians

• A form of cooking that the women of Babylon discovered

• A form a writing created by the Sumerians

• A type of plant that the Akkadians found to be posionous

Why was cuneiform important?

• It increased the quality of their government

• It allowed them to keep written record

• It helped them stay fit

• It allowed them to eat higher quality food

What is a city-state?

• A state that has a currency different than the rest of its nation

• A country that has many cities

• A city that wishes to decolonize from its government

• A city that is politically independent with its own government, army, and king

Who was King Sargon I? And why was he so important?

• The leader of Akkadia for 50+ years who united the Sumerian city-states

• The leader of Babylon who turned against his own people and started unnecessary war

• The ruler of Assyria who led his people into slavery

• The first king of Sumer who was killed because everyone was jealous of his power

Who was Hammurabi?

• The leader of Sumer

• The leader of Babylon

• The leader of Akkad

• The leader of Assyria

What is Hammurabi known for?

• Creating the first form of currency

• Creating the first military

• Conquering Sumerian cities to create the Babylonian Empire

• Establishing the first notable political party

What was Hammurabi's Code?

• A document explaining how to use Mesopotamian currency

• A set of 282 laws, the first time laws were written down

• A set of complaints against King Sargon I

• A 'blueprint' for others to follow to build shelter

What were some of the accomplishments of the Babylonians? (select all that apply)

• They were the first to tame and train horses for their use

• They built the first castle

• Merchants and traders that ran their own business

• Built roads to encourage travel and trade from India and Egypt