Mesopotamia

Question 1

What two rivers are located between Mesopotamia?

Answer 1

Tigris, and Euphrates.

Question 2

When the Tigris and Euphrates rivers flood, what do they bring?

Answer 2

They bring rich silt, making the soil good for farming.

Question 3

Why is Mesopotamia called the fertile crescent?

Answer 3

Its called the fertile crescent because its able to grow food, and it looks like a crescent.

Question 4

Was Mesopotamia near a constant warfare?

Answer 4

Yes

Question 5

What is to the north and the south of Mesopotamia

Answer 5

To the north of Mesopotamia is mountains. To the south are deserts.

Question 6

What are the five criteria of a Civilization?

Answer 6

-stable food supplies
-system of government (king, officials, and army)
-social classes (ruler, priests, craftspeople, farmers, enslaved persons)
-highly advanced culture (art,architecture, religion, music, technology)
-Specialization of labor(different jobs beyond farming)

Question 7

Was Hammurabi’s code the first set of written laws?

Answer 7

Yes

Question 8

What religions did Hammurabi’s code inspire?

Answer 8

Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and our modern systems of justice.

Question 9

What are the contributions of ancient Mesopotamia?

Answer 9

Cultural, technological, political, military, and economic.

Question 10

GOOD JOB

Answer 10

EVEN BETTER

Question 11

Where is Mesopotamia located?

Answer 11

Iraq