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Mesopotamia Flashcards

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Identify and explain the different components of G.R.A.P.E.S. (Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economics, Social Structure) to analyze an image, determine its relevant aspects, and explain their significance.

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Objective

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a fertile region in Asia that includes the region of Mesopotamia

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The region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers; birthplace of the Sumerian and babylonian civilizations.

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an independent, self governing city and the lands/villages around it.

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City State

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to believe in many gods and goddesses.

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Polytheism

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

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Code of Law

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King of the Babylonian empire; creator of the Code of Hammurabi.

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Hammurabi

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

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cuneiform

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writers or record keepers

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Scribe

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