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Mesopotomia Flashcards

1
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What two rivers is Mesopotomia between?

A

Tigris and Euphrates

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What is Mesopotamia shaped like?

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

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What does “Mesopotamia” mean?

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Between two rivers (Tigris and Euphrates)

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4
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What does “B.C” stand for?

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Before Christ

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

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Pottery and Basics

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

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Silk and spices

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Which city was a major trade center?

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Babylon

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What are the marketplaces in Babylon called?

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Bazaar

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

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Nebuchadnezzar II

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What was Nebuchadnezzar II wife’s name?

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Amyitis

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Where was King Nebuchadnezzar II wife (Amyitis) from?

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Persia

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

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It was too hot, dry and boring!

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

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Hanging Garden of Babylon

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14
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The Hanging Gardens of Babylon became part of?

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One of the 7 wonders

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15
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What is an archaeologist?

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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

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Gregorian Calendar

17
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What does A.D. stand for?

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Anno Domini

18
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What was the climate in the Fertile Crescent (Mesopotamia)?

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Hot and dry

19
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What is a drought?

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

20
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In Babylon, what is the name of the temples built to honor their guards?

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Ziggurats

21
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What is the center of the Babylonia empire?

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Babylon

22
Q

What is a caravan?

A

A group of travelers

23
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Babylonians started the worlds first ________?

A

Library!

24
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The Fertile Crescent is located in what modern day country?

A

Iraq

25
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What is the capital city of Iraq?

A

Baghdad

26
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What is area of many territories and people that are controlled by one government?

A

Empire

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