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Which river is NOT associated with the development of Mesopotamian civilization?

  • Tigris
  • Euphrates
  • Nile (correct)
  • None of the above

Mesopotamia is known as the 'Civilization of the Crescent' because of its crescent-shaped fertile land.

True (A)

Name one of the main cities of ancient Mesopotamia.

Babylon

In Mesopotamian civilization, the king was responsible for maintaining __________ and protection of the poor.

<p>justice</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following empires with their locations in Mesopotamia:

<p>Sumer = South Akkad = Center Babylonia = North Assyria = North-East</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following cities was NOT one of the main cities in ancient Mesopotamia?

<p>Carthage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role did the king in Mesopotamian society NOT fulfill?

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Which of the following regions was part of Mesopotamia?

<p>Akkad (A), Babylonia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterized the urban planning of cities in ancient Mesopotamia?

<p>Lack of well-planned structures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about Mesopotamian civilization is true?

<p>Mesopotamia is known for its fertile land between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Mesopotamian Civilisation Overview

  • Originated approximately 6000 years ago, making it one of the oldest known civilisations.
  • Located in the fertile region along the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, primarily in present-day Iraq.

Geographical Significance

  • Referred to as the ‘Civilisation of the Crescent’ due to the crescent-shaped fertile land conducive to agriculture.

Major Regions

  • Divided into several key areas:
    • Sumer in the south
    • Babylonia in the north
    • Akkad at the center
    • Assyria to the northeast

Historical Influence

  • Rulers and empires adhered to the foundational Mesopotamian lifestyle until the conquest by Cyrus of Persia.

Key Cities

  • Prominent urban centers included Babylon, Uruk, Eridu, Lagash, and Ur, each contributing to the region's cultural and economic activities.

Religious Structure

  • Each city state had religious significance with massive temple towers known as Ziggurats dedicated to the worship of gods.

Urban Planning

  • Despite grand constructions, cities lacked systematic urban planning, reflecting organic growth rather than engineered layout.

Social Hierarchy

  • The king occupied the highest position in the social structure, overseeing governance and the welfare of the people.
  • Below the king were priests, scribes, merchants, landowners, and craftsmen; prisoners, peasants, and slaves formed the lower strata of society.

King’s Responsibilities

  • The king was primarily responsible for upholding justice and ensuring the protection of the underprivileged classes within the society.

Mesopotamian Civilisation Overview

  • Originated approximately 6000 years ago, making it one of the oldest known civilisations.
  • Located in the fertile region along the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, primarily in present-day Iraq.

Geographical Significance

  • Referred to as the ‘Civilisation of the Crescent’ due to the crescent-shaped fertile land conducive to agriculture.

Major Regions

  • Divided into several key areas:
    • Sumer in the south
    • Babylonia in the north
    • Akkad at the center
    • Assyria to the northeast

Historical Influence

  • Rulers and empires adhered to the foundational Mesopotamian lifestyle until the conquest by Cyrus of Persia.

Key Cities

  • Prominent urban centers included Babylon, Uruk, Eridu, Lagash, and Ur, each contributing to the region's cultural and economic activities.

Religious Structure

  • Each city state had religious significance with massive temple towers known as Ziggurats dedicated to the worship of gods.

Urban Planning

  • Despite grand constructions, cities lacked systematic urban planning, reflecting organic growth rather than engineered layout.

Social Hierarchy

  • The king occupied the highest position in the social structure, overseeing governance and the welfare of the people.
  • Below the king were priests, scribes, merchants, landowners, and craftsmen; prisoners, peasants, and slaves formed the lower strata of society.

King’s Responsibilities

  • The king was primarily responsible for upholding justice and ensuring the protection of the underprivileged classes within the society.

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