Ancient age 5º2

What does it mean Mesopotamia?

• Old Civilization

• In the middle of history

• Between rivers

• Middle Stone Age

Which two rivers were important in Mesopotamia?

• Euphrates and Nile

• Euphrates and Tigris

• Besòs and Llobregat

• Tigris and Ebre

Early Mesopotamian farmers discovered ___________ or ways to move water across land.

• Terraces

• Agriculture

• Irrigation

Irrigation was the solution to.... (what problem- explain it)

What is a ziggurat?

• A house

• A castle

• A god

• A temple

Division of labour changed society. What is it and why was important?

What was the primary mode of transportation for the Mesopotamians?

• Camels

• Boats on the rivers

• Horses

• Walking

What was the Code of Hammurabi used for?

• To protect the environment

• To document history

• To build the ziggurats

• To ensure justice and protect the weak

The mesopotamian writing system is called __________.

• Alphabetical

• Pictographical

• Cuneiform

• Graffity

What material did the Mesopotamians use to make stronger tools and weapons?

• Bronze.

• Stone

• Iron

• Wood