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U2 CH 1
STUDY GUIDE for Ancient MESOPOTAMIA
Question | Answer |
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What is Mesopotamia called the "cradle of civilization"? | It had rich soil for growing a stable food supply, so people could settle in one place and feed themselves. |
How was river flooding in Mesopotamia good for farmers? | It left a layer of silt on the fields. |
What did Mesopotamians invent to prevent flooding? | They build levees to hold flood waters back. |
What changed after people in Mesopotamia achieved a stable food supply and food surpluses? | People could specialize in other jobs. |
Who was in charge of keeping written records? | Scribes |
How did scribes record symbols on tablets? | They used special types of reeds to make marks on slabs or tablets of soft clay that would dry and harden. |
What are some of the most important achievements made by early Mesopotamian civilizations? Be able to support each with reasoning and evidence. | -They had the ability to record/document important events. -They recorded astronomical observations (stars and planets). -They had the ability to record business transactions. |