Mesopotamia Flashcards

1
Q

What Empire created the first postal system?

A

The Akkadian Empire

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2
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The __________ expanded through warfare rather than alliances

A

Assyrian Empire

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3
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______ people lived in two-story homes near the ziggurat (temple)

A

Wealthy

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4
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Irrigation _________________

A

A man-made way of supplying water to an area of land.

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5
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What was the name of the modern region where Mesopotamia was located?

A

The Middle East

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6
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Mesopotamia was located in present day country of ____

A

Iraq

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7
Q

What does Mesopotamia mean?

A

Land between two rivers

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8
Q

Fertile crescent is a region located where?

A

Asia

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