mesopotamia Flashcards
In what modern-day country did Mesopotamia begin?
Iraq
What were the names of the two rivers which surrounded Mesopotamia?
tigers eurthyopa
What two major environmental problems did farmers face in dealing with these rivers throughout the year?
How did the Sumerians overcome these “natural” issues with the rivers?
What did having extra food allow the Sumerians to do?
Explain the concept of a barter economy. Why do you think this type of economy is barely used today?
Describe a typical Mesopotamian city-state, and how each city-state interacted with one another.
Explain the 3 social classes and who was included in each in this society.
Explain 2 reasons why the development of writing was so important?
List at least 4 major contributions/inventions of the Mesopotamians (Sumerians included).
Describe the concept of an “eye for an eye.”
Who was Hammurabi and what was his major contribution to society? Why was this contribution so important?
How is Hammurabi’s Code similar to the laws of the United States? How are they different? Provide two explanations for each.
Why do you this area of Southwest Asia is nicknamed the “Cradle of Civilization?”
Why do you this area of Southwest Asia is nicknamed the “Cradle of Civilization?”
