Unit 9 Flashcards
What are the two major rivers that defined ancient Mesopotamia?
The Tigris and Euphrates rivers.
True or False: Mesopotamia is often referred to as the ‘Cradle of Civilization’.
True.
Fill in the blank: The first known writing system, developed in Mesopotamia, is called _____.
Cuneiform.
What was the primary economic activity of ancient Mesopotamian societies?
Agriculture.
Which ancient civilization is known for creating the Code of Hammurabi?
Babylon.
Multiple choice: Which of the following was a significant city-state in ancient Mesopotamia? A) Athens B) Ur C) Rome
B) Ur.
What is the significance of ziggurats in Mesopotamian culture?
They were religious temples that served as a connection between the earth and the heavens.
True or False: The ancient Mesopotamians were polytheistic.
True.
What materials did ancient Mesopotamians primarily use for building?
Mud bricks.
Fill in the blank: The Sumerians, Akkadians, Babylonians, and Assyrians are all considered ____ of ancient Mesopotamia.
Civilizations.
Which Mesopotamian invention greatly impacted record-keeping and administration?
Writing.
Multiple choice: What was the primary crop grown in ancient Mesopotamia? A) Wheat B) Rice C) Corn
A) Wheat.
What role did trade play in Mesopotamian society?
It facilitated cultural exchange and economic growth.
True or False: Ancient Mesopotamian societies were known for their advanced mathematics and astronomy.
True.
What was the social hierarchy in ancient Mesopotamia generally like?
It was stratified, with kings and priests at the top and slaves at the bottom.
Fill in the blank: The Mesopotamians used a base ____ number system.
60.
What was a common form of government in ancient Mesopotamia?
City-states ruled by kings.
Multiple choice: Which of the following was NOT a Mesopotamian civilization? A) Sumer B) Persia C) Assyria
B) Persia.
What was one of the main reasons for the decline of Mesopotamian civilizations?
Overuse of land leading to salinization.
True or False: The ancient Mesopotamians believed their gods were benevolent and caring.
False.
