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Why was Mesopotamia settled?
Why was Mesopotamia settled?
- Due to its strategic location for military defense
- For its abundant mineral resources
- Because of the flat fertile land provided by the Tigris and Euphrates rivers (correct)
- To access advanced technology and knowledge
Why was Sumer referred to as 'a collection of independent city-states'?
Why was Sumer referred to as 'a collection of independent city-states'?
- Because of the geographical separation of the city-states
- As each city-state had its own specific god/goddess, king, laws, army, and government (correct)
- Due to the presence of multiple independent kingdoms within Sumer
- Because each city-state had its own unique language and culture
What is the significance of cuneiform in Sumerian civilization?
What is the significance of cuneiform in Sumerian civilization?
- It served as a tool for agricultural planning and management
- It was employed for astronomy and celestial observations
- It was used for religious rituals and ceremonies
- It enabled the Sumerians to track trade and write laws (correct)
What was the role of a scribe in Sumerian society?
What was the role of a scribe in Sumerian society?
Which major invention was used for pottery and transportation in Sumer?
Which major invention was used for pottery and transportation in Sumer?
What was the primary purpose of settling in Mesopotamia?
What was the primary purpose of settling in Mesopotamia?
What was the primary reason for the development of trade in Babylon?
What was the primary reason for the development of trade in Babylon?
What did Hammurabi's code of laws aim to achieve?
What did Hammurabi's code of laws aim to achieve?
What technological advantage did the Assyrians gain from the Hittites?
What technological advantage did the Assyrians gain from the Hittites?
Why are the Chaldeans also referred to as the Neo-Babylonians?
Why are the Chaldeans also referred to as the Neo-Babylonians?
What was Nebuchadnezzar known for?
What was Nebuchadnezzar known for?
What was the significance of iron for the Assyrians?
What was the significance of iron for the Assyrians?
What did Sargon accomplish during his rule over the Akkadians?
What did Sargon accomplish during his rule over the Akkadians?
Why did many ancient Mesopotamians perform daily ceremonies and sacrifices?
Why did many ancient Mesopotamians perform daily ceremonies and sacrifices?
What was a notable feature of Hammurabi's code of laws?
What was a notable feature of Hammurabi's code of laws?
What was an important resource that made Babylon a center of trade?
What was an important resource that made Babylon a center of trade?
Flashcards
Mesopotamia Settlement Reason
Mesopotamia Settlement Reason
Mesopotamia was settled due to the fertile land provided by the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.
Sumer's City-State Nature
Sumer's City-State Nature
Sumer was a collection of independent city-states because each city had its own god, king, laws, army, and government.
Cuneiform's Role
Cuneiform's Role
Cuneiform allowed Sumerians to record trade and laws.
Scribe's Role
Scribe's Role
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Sumerian Invention for Use
Sumerian Invention for Use
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Babylon's Trade Reason
Babylon's Trade Reason
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Hammurabi's Code Aim
Hammurabi's Code Aim
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Assyrian Iron Advantage
Assyrian Iron Advantage
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Neo-Babylon Origin
Neo-Babylon Origin
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Nebuchadnezzar's Achievement
Nebuchadnezzar's Achievement
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Iron's Significance for Assyrians
Iron's Significance for Assyrians
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Sargon's Akkadian Achievement
Sargon's Akkadian Achievement
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Mesopotamian Ceremony Purpose
Mesopotamian Ceremony Purpose
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Hammurabi's Code Feature
Hammurabi's Code Feature
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Babylon's Trade Resource
Babylon's Trade Resource
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