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Mesopotamia Unit Tes

Mesopotamia Unit Test Review

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In which area did the first ancient civilizations develop? in river valleys
What is the name of the FIRST civilization in history? Sumer (Mesopotamia)
Which River is located in ancient China? Yellow River
Which river valley civilization is located at the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers? Mesopotamia
Which river valley civilization is located at the Nile River? Egypt
How did the geography of Sumer help create city-states? Mudflats and deserts helped them develop independently.
The ancient Sumerians believed their _________ got their power directly from the gods. king
Ancient Sumer was located between the ________ and Euphrates Rivers. Tigris
The social structure of ancient Sumer placed _______ at the top and ______ towards the bottom. kings at the top, producers towards the bottom
Which modern-day country did Mesopotamia develop in? Iraq
_____________ is a complex society characterized by specialization, monumental building, a belief system, and more. Civilization
___________ was first created to document trade and keep track of crops and animals. Cuneiform
The ___________ is one of the oldest stories ever written. Epic of Gilgamesh
The Sumerians created the world's first _________. writing system
Irrigation brought ________ to the crops and cities. water
King Hammurabi wrote laws that were meant to protect the _________ from the strong. weak
Fertile Crescent, land between two rivers, cradle of civilization, and ___________ describe the same general area on the map. Mesopotamia
The _________ of a ziggurat was a temple to worship the gods. top
"An eye for an eye" describes ______________. Hammurabi's Code
The Code of Hammurabi is ___________________. one of the world's first written law codes
Which of the following is NOT a name used to describe the land between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers? No Man's Land
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