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Chapter 2
Ancient Mesopotamia Akierah
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What were 2 names for Ancient Mesopotamia | 1.land between 2 rivers 2. fertile crescent |
| Why was it called the fertile crescent? | It had very rich soils |
| What was the name of the 2 Rivers? | Tigris & Euphrates |
| Where was ancient mesopotamia located? | the middle east |
| What was one of the first major cities in the history of the world? | Uruk |
| What river was Uruk located on? | Euphrates River |
| What civilization was Uruk the center of? | Sumerian civilization |
| Who was the famous king of Uruk | Gilgamesh |
| Why was Uruk so large? | They had advanced farming and irrigation, so the city was rich. |
| Who lived in Akkad? | Akkadians |
| Who was the leader of Akkad? | Sargon the Great |
| Who did the Akkadians take control of Mesopotamia from? | They took control from the sumerians. |
| What became the primary language of Mesopotamia? | The Akkadian language |
| Archaeologists know where the city of Akkad is located. T or F? | False |