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What was the geographical significance of Mesopotamia?
What was the geographical significance of Mesopotamia?
- It was surrounded by high mountains and deep valleys.
- It was located between two long rivers, the Tigris and Euphrates. (correct)
- It was characterized by heavy rainfall and fertile plains.
- It was situated near the Mediterranean Sea and the Indian Ocean.
What characterized the language development in Ancient Mesopotamia?
What characterized the language development in Ancient Mesopotamia?
- The Sumerian language was widely spoken in everyday life and ceremonial purposes.
- The Akkadians primarily used the Sumerian language in official contexts.
- The Akkadians spoke a language similar to the surrounding Semitic languages.
- The Sumerians developed a unique language unrelated to the surrounding Semitic languages. (correct)
When did the Ancient Mesopotamian civilization begin to develop?
When did the Ancient Mesopotamian civilization begin to develop?
- Around 3000 BCE with the establishment of cities like Ur, Uruk, Babylon, and Assur. (correct)
- Around 1000 BCE with the rise of advanced irrigation systems.
- Around 2000 BCE with the migration of nomadic tribes into the region.
- Around 4000 BCE with the domestication of animals and agriculture.
What was one of the ways Mesopotamian kings accumulated wealth?
What was one of the ways Mesopotamian kings accumulated wealth?
Which ruler sought to unite different city-states politically and religiously?
Which ruler sought to unite different city-states politically and religiously?
What did Hammurabi see himself as, according to the passage?
What did Hammurabi see himself as, according to the passage?
What was the role of scribes in ancient Mesopotamian culture?
What was the role of scribes in ancient Mesopotamian culture?
What type of writing was used on clay tablets by both Sumerian and Akkadian language families?
What type of writing was used on clay tablets by both Sumerian and Akkadian language families?
How were the city-states in Mesopotamia believed to have been founded?
How were the city-states in Mesopotamia believed to have been founded?
What was the role of ziggurats in ancient Mesopotamia?
What was the role of ziggurats in ancient Mesopotamia?
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Study Notes
- Sumerian and Akkadian language families both used cuneiform writing on clay tablets.
- City-states in Mesopotamia were independent, walled, and believed to be founded by gods.
- Each city-state had a patron deity, a temple, and a priesthood.
- Kings could ascend the throne by demonstrating military prowess and divine favor.
- Mesopotamian politics were characterized by independent governments, alliances, and wars.
- Mesopotamian religion was polytheistic with gods forming family relationships and having specific realms of influence.
- Gods had alliances, rivalries, and even fought battles for supremacy.
- Ancient Mesopotamian governments were guided by kings and priests.
- Earlier city-states had king-priests, while later ones separated the roles.
- Mesopotamian priests had responsibilities for maintaining the temple cult and interpreting the gods' will.
- Ziggurats were important buildings believed to be where gods descended to communicate with people.
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