Why was Sargon important in history?

He established the world's first empire

Why was the development of writing important to government officials in Sumer?

It allowed them to keep records of taxes collected

How did the use of irrigation affect life in Mesopotamia?

It allowed them to produce a surplus of food

Early humans were hunter-gatherers. What is a hunter-gatherer?

People who eat animals and plants around them

Why was religion so important to the Sumerians?

They believed their gods were responsible for natural events

Why was it important that Hammurabi's Code was written down?

People could view each law themselves

Why was Mesopotamia ideal for farming?

It was located between two rivers

What advancement did the Hittites develop?

Iron to make strong tools and weapons

Why were priests important in Sumerian culture?

They talked to the gods so people could feel safer

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1
Why was Sargon important in history?
He was the first military leader to use chariots
He defeated Gilgamesh to control Mesopotamia
He established the world's first empire
He conquered the Akkadians for the Sumerian empire
2
Why was the development of writing important to government officials in Sumer?
It encouraged the public education of children
It allowed them to keep records of taxes collected
It documented different stories and poems
It allowed them to print currency and coins
3
How did the use of irrigation affect life in Mesopotamia?
It allowed them to produce a surplus of food
It made their rivers easier to navigate
It caused them to move into the desert
It stopped the rain
4
Early humans were hunter-gatherers. What is a hunter-gatherer?
People who eat animals and plants around them
People who raise animals for food
People who grow plants for food
A group of people who share a common culture
5
Which of these is NOT true about early civilizations?
They were near water
They were geographically protected
They moved often
They were near farmable (arable/fertile) land
6
The geography of Mesopotamia made the land well suited for...
polytheism
empire
agriculture
epics
7
Why was religion so important to the Sumerians?
They based decisions about planting on the dates of religious holidays
They competed with different city-states for the favor of the gods
They believed their gods were responsible for natural events
They spread their religion to other areas through trade
8
What ELSE were the Phoenicians known for?
Massive temples called ziggurats
Their beautiful cuneiform
Creating 12-month calendars
Developing an alphabet
9
Why was it important that Hammurabi's Code was written down?
Foreign merchants could understand the laws
Government officials could disobey any law
Judges could interpret laws differently
People could view each law themselves
10
What is a surplus?
People trained to do a specific kind of work
A human-made waterway
When humans change plants/animals to make them more useful
An extra supply of something
11
What were the Chaldeans known for?
Beautiful gardens and science
A strong set of laws
A sea-based trading network
Developing an alphabet
12
What were the Assyrians known for?
A strong set of laws
A strong, organized military
Beautiful gardens and science
A sea-based trading network
13
Which of these is NOT a feature of civilization?
Writing
Government
Eating food
Development of arts
14
One reason Hammurabi's Code is important is because it was ...
written by a woman
really nice
teaching people about forgiveness
written down
15
Why was Mesopotamia ideal for farming?
It contained a diverse group of people
It was located between two rivers
It was located on the Persian Gulf
It contained a vast amount of natural resources
16
What were the Phoenicians known for?
A strong, organized military
A strong set of laws
A sea-based trading network
Beautiful gardens and science
17
Why did city-states in Sumer often fight each other?
To be Gilgamesh's favorite
Because their gods were angry
To gain more farmland
They wanted to steal more water
18
What advancement did the Hittites develop?
Bronze made from copper and tin
Cuneiform to write things down
Iron to make strong tools and weapons
High walls to protect cities
19
Who invented the wheel?
Babylonians
Sumerians
Assyrians
Hittites
20
Which of these is a synonym for farming?
Agriculture
Domestication
Neolithic Revolution
Hunter-Gatherer
21
Why were priests important in Sumerian culture?
They were OP warriors
They made food so everyone loved them
They talked to the gods so people could feel safer
They were advisors to kings like Gilgamesh

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