Quiz1 Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What is a surplus?
A
More food than needed.
2
Q
What did food surplus allow for?
A
It allowed for division of labor.
3
Q
What transformation did settlements undergo?
A
Settlements turned into cities.
4
Q
What became important in a Mesopotamian city?
A
Cities became important places for trading.
5
Q
What roles did cities serve in Mesopotamia?
A
Power bases - political, religious, cultural and economic centers of civilization.
