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

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

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

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

Answer 10

Code of Law

Question 11

King of the Babylonian empire; creator of the code of _.

Answer 11

Hammurabi

Question 12

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

Answer 12

Economy

Question 13

Divisions within a society and culture.

Answer 13

Social Structure

Question 14

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

Answer 14

Cuneiform

Question 15

Writers or record keepers

Answer 15

Scribe