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The people of Mesopotamia were primarily engaged in ______.
The people of Mesopotamia were primarily engaged in ______.
agriculture
Reservoirs were built to control flood from the ______ and Euphrates rivers.
Reservoirs were built to control flood from the ______ and Euphrates rivers.
Tigris
They domesticated animals like cows, goats, sheep, and ______.
They domesticated animals like cows, goats, sheep, and ______.
donkeys
The people acquired specialized skills in pottery-making, weaving, and ______ work.
The people acquired specialized skills in pottery-making, weaving, and ______ work.
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The discovery of ______, metal objects, gold and silver ornaments, statues, and pottery are reminders of Mesopotamian expertise in art and craft.
The discovery of ______, metal objects, gold and silver ornaments, statues, and pottery are reminders of Mesopotamian expertise in art and craft.
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The chief exports were food grains and finished ______.
The chief exports were food grains and finished ______.
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The Ziggurats and the Hanging Gardens represent the best example of Mesopotamian ______.
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.
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.
