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Ancient Mesopotamia

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Where is Mesopotamia located? Asia
Why was Mesopotamia called "The Fertile Crescent"? It had rich soil
Which two rivers provided water to the Fertile Crescent? The Tigris and Euphrates
Which of these bodies of water served as a natural boundary to Mesopotamia? The Mediterranean Sea, the Persian Gulf, and the Nile River.
Which is the form of writing developed by the Sumerians of Mesopotamia? Cuneiform
Which major crop was gathered and recorded in Mesopotamia? Barley
What is polytheism? The belief in many gods.
Who was a legendary figure in Mesopotamia known for searching for immortality? Gilgamesh
What is another name for Mesopotamia? The land between two rivers.
How many laws made up The Code of Hammurabi? 282
Who was abandoned as a baby? Sargon
Who built the city of Babylon? Hammurabi
Who did the gods send to Gilgamesh as a friend? Enkidu
Which technological advancement helped create successful farming in Mesopotamia? Irrigation
How would you describe the land of Mesopotamia? Fertile
. Which mountain range can be found closest to Mesopotamia? The Zagros Mountains
Which two rivers fed Mesopotamia? The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
What were the impressive temple structures in Mesopotamia were called? Zigurrats
What invention that can be traced back to ancient Mesopotamia that make transportation possible? The wheel
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