Mesopotomia Flashcards

1
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What two rivers is Mesopotomia between?

A

Tigris and Euphrates

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2
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What is Mesopotamia shaped like?

A

A crescent (like a moon). It is known as the Fertile Crescent because of the rich soil from the rivers!

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3
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What does “Mesopotamia” mean?

A

Between two rivers (Tigris and Euphrates)

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4
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What does “B.C” stand for?

A

Before Christ

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5
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What did the people of Mesopotamia make to trade with people in other cities?

A

Pottery and Basics

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6
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Mesopotamia made pottery and baskets to trade for what two things?

A

Silk and spices

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7
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Which city was a major trade center?

A

Babylon

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8
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What are the marketplaces in Babylon called?

A

Bazaar

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9
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Who was the King of Babylon during 626 B.C.?

A

Nebuchadnezzar II

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10
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What was Nebuchadnezzar II wife’s name?

A

Amyitis

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11
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Where was King Nebuchadnezzar II wife (Amyitis) from?

A

Persia

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12
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Why did Nebuchadnezzar II wife (Amyitis) not like Babylon?

A

It was too hot, dry and boring!

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13
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What did Nebuchadnezzar II make his wife (Amyitis) to make her like Babylon more?

A

Hanging Garden of Babylon

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14
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The Hanging Gardens of Babylon became part of?

A

One of the 7 wonders

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15
Q

What is an archaeologist?

A

People that study objects and writings of ancient people

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16
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What is the name of the calendar used in the United States

A

Gregorian Calendar

17
Q

What does A.D. stand for?

A

Anno Domini

18
Q

What was the climate in the Fertile Crescent (Mesopotamia)?

A

Hot and dry

19
Q

What is a drought?

A

Long period of dry weather (very bad for the crops)

20
Q

In Babylon, what is the name of the temples built to honor their guards?

A

Ziggurats

21
Q

What is the center of the Babylonia empire?

A

Babylon

22
Q

What is a caravan?

A

A group of travelers

23
Q

Babylonians started the worlds first ________?

A

Library!

24
Q

The Fertile Crescent is located in what modern day country?

A

Iraq

25
Q

What is the capital city of Iraq?

A

Baghdad

26
Q

What is area of many territories and people that are controlled by one government?

A

Empire