Unit 3: Mesopotamia

Question 1

A fertile region in Asia that includes the region of Mesopotamia

Answer 1

Fertile cresent

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Mesopotamia

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Silt

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Irrigation

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Sargon

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Code of Law

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Economy

Question 8

Divisions within a society and culture.

Answer 8

Social structures

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Cuniform

Question 10

writers or record keepers

Answer 10

Scribe