Mesopotamian Life and Economy
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The people of Mesopotamia were primarily engaged in ______.

agriculture

Reservoirs were built to control flood from the ______ and Euphrates rivers.

Tigris

They domesticated animals like cows, goats, sheep, and ______.

donkeys

The people acquired specialized skills in pottery-making, weaving, and ______ work.

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

The discovery of ______, metal objects, gold and silver ornaments, statues, and pottery are reminders of Mesopotamian expertise in art and craft.

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

The chief exports were food grains and finished ______.

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

The Ziggurats and the Hanging Gardens represent the best example of Mesopotamian ______.

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The Hanging Gardens of Babylon are one of the Seven ______ of the ancient world.

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Study Notes

Occupation

  • Mesopotamians were primarily engaged in agriculture, with a focus on irrigation systems to control floods from the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.
  • They used cattle to draw plows and wheeled carts to cultivate wheat, barley, fruits, and pulses.
  • Apart from agriculture, they domesticated animals like cows, goats, sheep, and donkeys.

Arts and Crafts

  • Mesopotamians were skilled in art and craft, as evident from the collection of metal objects found in the royal burial ground at Ur.
  • They developed specialized skills in pottery-making, weaving, and metalwork.
  • They also engaged in bleaching, dyeing, preparing paints, cosmetics, and perfumes.
  • Mesopotamian expertise in art and craft is reflected in the discovery of seals, metal objects, gold and silver ornaments, statues, and pottery.

Trade and Commerce

  • Trade and commerce flourished in Mesopotamia, making it a prosperous civilization.
  • The chief exports were food grains and finished products, while the chief imports were stone, timber, and metal ores.
  • They traded with Mediterranean countries, Egypt, and possibly the Indus Valley Civilization, as evidenced by Mesopotamian seals found at Indus Valley sites.
  • To facilitate trade and commerce, they invented coins, weights, and measures, and were the first to issue receipts and bills in business transactions.

Architecture and Technology

  • Mesopotamians introduced the use of arches, columns, and domes in their constructions.
  • The Ziggurats and the Hanging Gardens represent the best examples of Mesopotamian architecture.
  • The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, built by King Nebuchadnezzar II for his wife, are one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world.

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This quiz covers the daily life and economic activities of ancient Mesopotamians, including their occupations, agriculture, and arts and crafts.

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