Ancient Civilizations

Where was Mesopotamia located?

• Africa

• Europe

• Asia

• America

Which river is shown in the image flowing through Mesopotamia?

• Nile

• Amazon

• Tigris

• Mississippi

What was the name of the famous river in Egypt?

• Babylon

• Nile

• Amazon

• Mississippi

What did canals help the Mesopotamians do?

• Move water from one place to another

• Build houses

• Grow trees

• Catch fish

What writing system did the Mesopotamians use?

• Hieroglyphics

• Cuneiform

• Alphabet

• Pictographs

Who created the laws in Mesopotamia?

• King Hammurabi

• King Tutankhamun

• King Arthur

• King Solomon

What did the Mesopotamians have many of?

• Animals

• Gods

• Houses

• Cars

Is everyone allowed to go to the top of a ziggurat?

• Yes, everyone is allowed.

• No, only special people are allowed.

• Yes, but only on weekends.

• No, only animals are allowed.

What is the name of a great city in Mesopotamia?

• Babylon

• Rome

• Athens

• Cairo

Do the Hanging Gardens of Babylon still exist today?

• Yes, they still exist.

• No, they do not exist.

• They are in a museum.

• They are in a book.