Unit 3 Mesopotamia

Question 1

Civilization

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Fertile Crescent

Answer 2

A fertile region in Asia that includes the region of Mesopotamia.

Question 3

Mesopotamia

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Silt

Answer 4

Light soil in rivers that is moisture retentive soil type with a high fertility rating.

Question 5

Irrigation

Answer 5

A legacy that consists of canals, artificial lakes and gates. It allowed farmers to expand their fields and bring water to their crops.

Question 6

City State

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Polytheism

Answer 7

To believe in many gods and goddesses.

Question 8

Ziggurat

Answer 8

A religious temple in Mesopotamia

Question 9

Sargon

Answer 9

C. 2,300 B.C. United Sumer creating the 1st Empire. He became the 1st emperor and expanded his empire North.

Question 10

Code of Law

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Hammurabi

Answer 11

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

Question 12

Economy

Answer 12

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

Question 13

Social Structure

Answer 13

Divisions within a society and culture.

Question 14

Cuneiform

Answer 14

(Wedge-Shaped)- First form of writing ever!