10 Questions
Which civilization is known as the origin of civilization?
Sumerian civilization
What is the current name of the Dajla river?
Tigris river
Who built the city of Sumer around 3500 BC?
Sumerians
What was the first epic composition called in Sumerian civilization?
Gilgamesh
What is the law of the Babylonians called?
The law of Hammurabi
Which civilization is known as the oldest civilization in Mesopotamia?
Sumerian
What is the meaning of the word 'Mesopotamia'?
Land between two rivers
Who introduced the first calendar in Mesopotamian civilization?
Babylonians
What writing method was discovered by the Sumerians?
Cuneiform
What is the first written law called in Babylonian civilization?
The law of Hammurabi
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".
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.
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