Unit 2 Mesopotamia Review

Which contribution were the Sumerians known for

Which number on the map marks the "cradle of civilization" where the 1st civilization was born?

This is a legend about a Sumerian king

The Greek word for “land between the rivers” -- also known as the the "cradle of civilization"

Who created a collection of code laws in Babylon that centered on the idea of retaliation.

A belief in many gods; the religion practiced by the Mesopotamian people...

Which two rivers surround Mesopotamia?

A ziggurat was used for several things. For what purpose was a ziggurat NOT used?

For what purpose was cuneiform writing NOT used?

All of the following are characteristics of

What body of water is "D" on this map?

The Tigris & Euphrates provided Mesopotamian civilizations with all of the following EXCEPT:

This city-state was the first civilization.

Which group of people were known for their sailing skills, the modern alphabet, and purple dye

A type of government in which rule is based on religious authority.

Which civilization is known for setting up trading colonies around the Mediterranean Sea?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a civilization?