Mesopotamia

Question 1

A culture that has developed system of government religion and learning.

Answer 1

Civilization

Question 2

A fragile region in Asia that includes the region of Mesopotamia

Answer 2

Fertile Crescent

Question 3

The region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers; birthplace of the Sumerian and Babylonian civilization

Answer 3

Mesopotamia

Question 4

light soil in rivers that is moisture retentive soil type with a high fertility rating.

Answer 4

Silt

Question 5

a legacy that consists of canals, artificial lakes and gates. It allowed farmers to expand their fields and bring water to their crops.

Answer 5

Irrigation

Question 6

A written set of laws that apply to everyone under a government.

Answer 6

code of laws

Question 7

king of the Babylonian empire; creator of the code of Hammurabi.

Answer 7

Hammurabi

Question 8

(wedge-shaped)-first form of writing EVER!

Answer 8

Cuneiform

Question 9

writers or records keepers.

Answer 9

Scribe

Question 10

divisions within a society and culture

Answer 10

social structure

Question 11

the way people manage money and resources for the production of goods and service

Answer 11

Economy