We invented the wheel! Who are we?

We figured out how to add style to our architecture by creating arches and domes. Who are we?

We wrote the first literature, the Epic of Gilgamesh. Who are we?

We were the first people whose king published the law for all to see. It was harsh, but at least we knew what it was! Who are we?

We invented bricks. Who are we?

Many people credit us with the creation of astrology - predicting your personality and destiny by your Zodiac sign. Who are we?

We created the first lunar calendar to help us with our farming. Who are we?

Our famous King Hammurabi wrote Hammurai's Code. Who are we?

We got rich from selling a unique dye called Tyrian (or imperial) purple, made from Murex sea snails. Who are we?

We were merchant traders with ports all over the Mediterreanean. Selling wine to the Egyptians helped to make us wealthy. Who are we?

We were the first civilization in the Fertile Crescent to make iron. We kept our secret for how to do it for 400 years. It made our armies nearly invincible! Who are we?

We were the first civilization to fine its citizens for crimes, rather than enact harsh punishments. Who are we?

We were the bomb when it comes to polytheism! Whenever we conquered a civilization, we added its gods to our already long list. We referred to them as our "Thousand Gods." Who are we?

Rather than originate in Mesopotamia, we came down from the North, up around the Black Sea. Who are we?

We invented the alphabet, a big improvement over cuneiform! Who are we?

Our civilization sprang up right at the mouths of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. Who are we?

We were involved in one of the most ferocious battles in history! There were over 5,000 chariots and 60,000 soldiers when we fought the Egyptians at Qadesh. Who are we?

We were one of the only Mesopotamian civilizations to have more than one king. Instead, we had several "city-states," each with its own priest-king. Who are we?

Among other prized products, we made beautiful blown glass objects, which we sold at a great profit. Who were we?