Pyramid like structures in which the Sumerians worshipped their gods.

Priests, Generals, Warriors and Kings belonged to the:

Farmers, Merchant, Artisans and Craftsmen all belonged to the:

Sumerian religion believed in many gods. This is called:

The following is a Mesopotamian invention:

This Babylonian emperor deported the Jews and caused the Jews to rebel against him.

A harsh legal system instituted by harsh Babylonian ruler Hammurabi. It believed in the concept that the punishment should always fit the crime. "An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth" is a saying that comes from this law code.

This particular Mesopotamian empire fell due to poor harvest leading to less food available for trade, which led to slower trade. This then led to a short supply of materials for goods, which, in turn led to less production of goods and a weakened economy as a result.

This group of Mesopotamians all shared a common culture due to war and trade.

Small particles of fertile soil left by floods.

A type of civilization that developed near or around a major river and considered the earliest known large human civilizations. The earliest river valley civilizations were: Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus River Valley and Yellow and Yangtze River Valley.

Hammurabi's code addressed both types of laws:

A form of writing developed by the Sumerians using a wedge shaped stylus and clay tablets.

An example of specialized jobs in Mespotamia.

From the Mesopotamian city state of Ur, he was the founder of Judaism under the Chaldean Empire (New Babylonian Empire); leader of the Jewish people and also an important figure in all three major monotheistic religions (Judaism; Christianity; and Islam). He was also from Mesopotamia.

He designed a legal code in early Babylon.

A harsh military ruler who expanded his territory using his strong military under the Chaldean Empire (New Babylonian Empire).

King of Persia who allows the Israelites to return to their land after Persia takes over Babylon. He also allowed conquered people under his empire to continue practicing their chosen religion freely.

FIRST monotheistic religion

Capital of Israel and the homeland of the Jews, from which they got deported.