The Economy and Trade of Ancient Mesopotamia

The video explores the economy of ancient Mesopotamia, focusing on natural resources, goods production, trade partners, and transportation methods. It highlights the roles of the Sumerians and Akkadians in utilizing resources like river water, timber, and metals. The video also discusses trade routes extending to Egypt, Greece, and Pakistan, and the use of caravans and wheeled carts for transportation. An interactive game helps viewers track trade goods, emphasizing the economic motivations of the Mesopotamians. The video concludes with a call to consider how economic motivations apply to school activities.

What does the term 'economy' mean from a historian's perspective?

• The study of ancient civilizations

• How a civilization makes money through trade and services

• The history of ancient wars

• The art of building ancient structures

Which two groups of people lived in ancient Mesopotamia?

• Egyptians and Greeks

• Indians and Chinese

• Sumerians and Akkadians

• Romans and Persians

What natural resources did the Mesopotamians use for agriculture?

• Mountain rocks for building

• Desert sand for planting

• River water for irrigation

• Sea salt for preservation

What was the currency used by the Sumerians?

• Copper plates

• Gold bars

• Shekels

• Silver coins

Which regions did the Sumerians trade with?

• With the Americas

• Only within Mesopotamia

• Only with neighboring cities

• As far west as Egypt and Greece, and east to Pakistan

What innovation did the Mesopotamians create to aid in transportation?

• The bicycle

• The steam engine

• The wheel

• The airplane

In the game, where did the barley end up?

• India

• Pakistan

• Egypt

• Greece

In the game, where did the gold end up?

• Egypt

• Pakistan

• China

• Greece

In the game, where did the pottery end up?

• Greece

• Pakistan

• Rome

• Egypt

How does making money motivate school clubs or teams?

• By encouraging them to participate in sports

• By making them focus on academics

• By motivating them to organize events and fundraisers

• By discouraging extracurricular activities