Mesopotamian Culture Flashcards
1
Q
What does this image show?
A
A clay tablet with cuneiform writing
2
Q
What does “cuneiform” literally translate to?
A
“wedge-shaped”
3
Q
What was cuneiform?
A
Cuneiform was one of the first forms of writing. It was created by Mesopotamians so that they could trade easier. It means “wedge-shaped” because the words were made with wedge shapes.
4
Q
What does this image show?
A
a ziggurat
5
Q
What part of PRAISE would ziggurats fit under?
A
Religion
6
Q
What were ziggurats?
A
Huge temples in Mesopotamia. They were built from mud bricks, and looked like layered wedding cakes.
7
Q
Mesopotamians were polytheists. What does this mean?
A
They believed in many gods.
8
Q
Who was the first emperor in human history? He came from Akkad.
A
Sargon of Akkad
