Ancient Mesopotamia | 5 MINUTES

Ancient Mesopotamia | 5 MINUTES

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7th - 12th Grade

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Mesopotamia, known as the cradle of civilization, was located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. It was a collection of city-states with a shared script and pantheon. The fertile land allowed for early agriculture and the invention of writing. Cities like Uruk emerged, leading to cultural achievements such as the Epic of Gilgamesh. The Akkadian Empire, led by Sargon, was the first empire, followed by the Babylonian Empire under Hammurabi, known for his code of laws. Mesopotamia's legacy includes contributions to writing, law, and mathematics.

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What does the word 'Mesopotamia' mean and what geographical features define it?

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What role did trade play in the development of Mesopotamian civilization?

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Describe the significance of the Sumerian city-state of Uruk.

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What were the challenges posed by the Tigris and Euphrates rivers to Mesopotamian societies?

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How did the Akkadian Empire differ from previous city-states in Mesopotamia?

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What were the main contributions of Hammurabi to Babylonian society?

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Explain the impact of Mesopotamian literature on later cultures.

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