Ancient Mesopotamia

What does Mesopotamia mean?

Between the rivers

Why was Mesoptamia situated between two rivers?

Rivers made the soil of the surrounding area fertile, provided a way of transport, and was a great source of food.

What is the name of the two rivers Meopotamia is situated between?

Tigris and Euphrates

What was in the center of each city in Mesopotamia?

A ziggurat

What were ziggurats made of?

Mud and brick

What is a ziggurat?

A large pyramid-shaped temple with many stairs

What were ziggurats used for?

Ziggurats were used as a place of worship

What were the major empires throughout Mesopotamian history?

Akkaidian, Babylonian, Assyrian, and Persian

Who was apart of the Upper Class in Meopotamia?

King, nobles, priests, government officials, and warriors

Who was apart of the Middle Class in Mesopotamia?

Farmers, fisherman, artisans, and merchants

Who was apart of the Lower Class in Meopotamia?

Slaves