Mesopotamia

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Civilization

Question 2

A fertile 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 civilizations.

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

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

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

Answer 6

city state

Question 7

to believe in many gods and goddesses.

Answer 7

Polytheism

Question 8

a religious temple in Mesopotamia

Answer 8

Ziggurat

Question 9

c. 2300 B.C. united Sumer creating the 1st Empire.
He became the 1st emperor & expanded his empire north.

Answer 9

Sargon

Question 10

Students will read, annotate a text, and write a summary to identify and explain Sargon and the importance of his accomplishments.

Answer 10

Objective

Question 11

the way people manage ​money and resources for the ​production of goods and services.

Answer 11

Economy

Question 12

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

Answer 12

Cuneiform