
Ancient Mesopotamia Unit Test
Quiz by Kelli Gilchrist
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What does the word "Mesopotamia" mean?
How many laws were included in Hammarabi's Code?
A temple of the gods of Ancient Mesopotamia usually was found in the center of the city-state.
Where was Mesopotamia located?
Ancient Mesopotamians are credited with what invention that has revolutionized the world?
The earliest form of writing consisting of lines and wedge-shaped characters is called __________________________.
When was cuneiform created?
What is a theocracy?
What is the oldest recorded story in written history?
What was the first empire of Ancient Mesopotamia?
What is the definition of a patriarchal government?
Define polytheistic.
What was the name of Gilgamesh's animal-like friend?
What are the three levels of hierarchy in Ancient Mesopotamia?
Large areas run by their own kings or priests.
Who was the leader of the first empire of Mesopotamia?
Another name for the area of Mesopotamia.
What does the word fertile mean?
Who were the people responsible for writing down history?
Kings of Ancient Mesopotamia were thought to be ________________________.
Women were not given any rights in Ancient Mesopotamian society.
Strict and harsh are words used to describe this king and his laws.
What is the definition of a nomad?
Complete the saying - "An eye for an ____________________."
Which of the following are cities of the Mesopotamian time period?
The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers were discovered in about _____________________ BC.
Who was the ruler of the New Babylonian Empire?
The first Akkadian Empire was created in _______________________BC.
Farmers and slaves made up ____________________% of the population of Ancient Mesopotamian society.
What system did Ancient Mesopotamians create to help them provide more water for their crops?