Mesopotamia

Question 1

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.

Answer 1

Objective

Question 2

a fertile region in Asia that includes the region of Mesopotamia

Question 3

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

Question 4

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

Answer 4

City State

Question 5

to believe in many gods and goddesses.

Answer 5

Polytheism

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Code of Law

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Hammurabi

Question 7

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

Answer 7

cuneiform

Question 8

writers or record keepers

Answer 8

Scribe