Unit 2 Mesopotamia Quiz

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

This Akkadian king created the first empire using the chariot.

This collection of city-states was the first civilization.

All of the following are characteristics of

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

Which contribution were the Sumerians known for

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

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

Which two rivers surround Mesopotamia?

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

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

This is a legend about a Sumerian king

Which group of people were known for their military and the first library?

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

For what purpose was cuneiform writing NOT used?

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

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