10 Questions
What was the geographical significance of Mesopotamia?
It was located between two long rivers, the Tigris and Euphrates.
What characterized the language development in Ancient Mesopotamia?
The Sumerians developed a unique language unrelated to the surrounding Semitic languages.
When did the Ancient Mesopotamian civilization begin to develop?
Around 3000 BCE with the establishment of cities like Ur, Uruk, Babylon, and Assur.
What was one of the ways Mesopotamian kings accumulated wealth?
Through trade with other city-states
Which ruler sought to unite different city-states politically and religiously?
Sargon of Akkad
What did Hammurabi see himself as, according to the passage?
A righteous ruler responsible for his people
What was the role of scribes in ancient Mesopotamian culture?
To preserve and glorify their rulers through writing
What type of writing was used on clay tablets by both Sumerian and Akkadian language families?
Cuneiform
How were the city-states in Mesopotamia believed to have been founded?
By divine beings
What was the role of ziggurats in ancient Mesopotamia?
Communication centers with gods
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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