Practice Mesopotamia And The Fertile Crescent (1) - Unit 2: Early Civilizations and Cultural Foundations

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Question 1.
What is Mesopotamia known as?
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Think of the key rivers in this area.
Question 2.
Which writing system did the Sumerians develop?
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It's named for its shape!
3Question 3.
What was the primary benefit of the agricultural revolution in Mesopotamia?
- Increased trade
- Food surpluses
- Development of art
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Bountiful food leads to larger populations!
4Question 4.
True or False: Cuneiform was used solely for religious texts.
- True
- False
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Consider the versatility of writing.
Question 5.
Discuss how the innovations from Mesopotamian civilization influenced subsequent cultures and societies throughout history.
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Look for the threads connecting civilizations through time.
Question 6.
Evaluate the role of religious beliefs in shaping the governance of Mesopotamian city-states.
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Consider the connection between governance and faith.

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