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Chapter 2
Ancient Mesopotamia Akierah
Question | Answer |
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What were 2 names for Ancient Mesopotamia | 1.land between 2 rivers 2. fertile crescent |
Why was it called the fertile crescent? | It had very rich soils |
What was the name of the 2 Rivers? | Tigris & Euphrates |
Where was ancient mesopotamia located? | the middle east |
What was one of the first major cities in the history of the world? | Uruk |
What river was Uruk located on? | Euphrates River |
What civilization was Uruk the center of? | Sumerian civilization |
Who was the famous king of Uruk | Gilgamesh |
Why was Uruk so large? | They had advanced farming and irrigation, so the city was rich. |
Who lived in Akkad? | Akkadians |
Who was the leader of Akkad? | Sargon the Great |
Who did the Akkadians take control of Mesopotamia from? | They took control from the sumerians. |
What became the primary language of Mesopotamia? | The Akkadian language |
Archaeologists know where the city of Akkad is located. T or F? | False |