Mesopotamian Civilization and Achievements

What does the name Mesopotamia mean?

• Ancient Civilization

• Between the Rivers

• City of Kings

• Land of the Gods

Which two rivers are associated with Mesopotamia?

• Mississippi and Missouri

• Tigris and Euphrates

• Yangtze and Ganges

• Nile and Amazon

What writing system did the ancient Mesopotamians use?

• Sanskrit

• Latin

• Cuneiform

• Hieroglyphics

Who was King Hammurabi?

• A great king known for his laws

• A famous queen

• A god of war

• A famous craftsman

What was the purpose of the walls built around Mesopotamian cities?

• To store food

• To mark city boundaries

• To protect from enemies

• To keep animals out

What type of jobs did craftsmen in Mesopotamia have?

• Farming

• Making pots and jewelry

• Building walls

• Writing

What was the Code of Hammurabi?

• A set of written laws

• A historical novel

• A farming guide

• A religious text

Why was the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers important for farming?

• They provided fish

• They flooded and enriched the soil

• They were used for transportation

• They were sources of drinking water

What did Mesopotamians believe about their gods and goddesses?

• They were only in the sky

• They were all-powerful

• They did not exist

• They were only in temples

What was the Ishtar Gate built to honor?

• The craftsmen

• The goddess of love and war

• The farmers

• The king of Babylon