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Why was Mesopotamia settled?
Because of the flat fertile land provided by the Tigris and Euphrates rivers
Why was Sumer referred to as 'a collection of independent city-states'?
As each city-state had its own specific god/goddess, king, laws, army, and government
What is the significance of cuneiform in Sumerian civilization?
It enabled the Sumerians to track trade and write laws
What was the role of a scribe in Sumerian society?
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Which major invention was used for pottery and transportation in Sumer?
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What was the primary purpose of settling in Mesopotamia?
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What was the primary reason for the development of trade in Babylon?
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What did Hammurabi's code of laws aim to achieve?
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What technological advantage did the Assyrians gain from the Hittites?
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Why are the Chaldeans also referred to as the Neo-Babylonians?
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What was Nebuchadnezzar known for?
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What was the significance of iron for the Assyrians?
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What did Sargon accomplish during his rule over the Akkadians?
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Why did many ancient Mesopotamians perform daily ceremonies and sacrifices?
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What was a notable feature of Hammurabi's code of laws?
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What was an important resource that made Babylon a center of trade?
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