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Which civilization is known as the origin of civilization?
Which civilization is known as the origin of civilization?
- Sumerian civilization (correct)
- Babylonian civilization
- Chaldean civilization
- Assyrian civilization
What is the current name of the Dajla river?
What is the current name of the Dajla river?
- Euphrates river
- Indus river
- Nile river
- Tigris river (correct)
Who built the city of Sumer around 3500 BC?
Who built the city of Sumer around 3500 BC?
- Chaldeans
- Assyrians
- Babylonians
- Sumerians (correct)
What was the first epic composition called in Sumerian civilization?
What was the first epic composition called in Sumerian civilization?
What is the law of the Babylonians called?
What is the law of the Babylonians called?
Which civilization is known as the oldest civilization in Mesopotamia?
Which civilization is known as the oldest civilization in Mesopotamia?
What is the meaning of the word 'Mesopotamia'?
What is the meaning of the word 'Mesopotamia'?
Who introduced the first calendar in Mesopotamian civilization?
Who introduced the first calendar in Mesopotamian civilization?
What writing method was discovered by the Sumerians?
What writing method was discovered by the Sumerians?
What is the first written law called in Babylonian civilization?
What is the first written law called in Babylonian civilization?
Study Notes
Civilization Origin
- Sumerian civilization is known as the origin of civilization.
Geography
- The Dajla river is currently known as the Tigris river.
City of Sumer
- The city of Sumer was built around 3500 BC by King Sargon.
Epic Composition
- The first epic composition in Sumerian civilization was called "The Epic of Gilgamesh".
Law of the Babylonians
- The law of the Babylonians is called the "Code of Hammurabi".
Oldest Civilization
- The Sumerian civilization is known as the oldest civilization in Mesopotamia.
Meaning of 'Mesopotamia'
- The word 'Mesopotamia' means "the land between the rivers".
Calendar Introduction
- The Sumerians introduced the first calendar in Mesopotamian civilization.
Writing Method
- The Sumerians discovered the cuneiform writing method.
First Written Law
- The first written law in Babylonian civilization is called the "Code of Hammurabi".
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Test your knowledge of Mesopotamian civilization with this quiz. Explore the origins of civilization and the development of the Sumerian, Assyrian, and Babylonian stages. Delve into the significance of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in shaping this ancient civilization.
