unit 2 Mesopotamia

What time period does the Neolithic Era cover?

c. 9000-4500/4000 BCE

What period in Mesopotamia is defined by the city of Uruk?

Uruk Period (c. 3500-3100 BCE)

Which cities are associated with the Sumerian Early Dynastic Period?

Sumer, Tell Asmar, and Ur (c. 2800-2300 BCE)

What period is known for the Akkadian Empire and which city is highlighted?

Akkad (c. 2300-2100 BCE), city of Lagash

During which period was Babylon known as the Old Period?

The Old Period of Babylon (c. 1800-1600 BCE)

What was the time frame of the Assyrian Empire and its notable city?

Assyrian Empire (c. 1300-612 BCE), city of Assur

What empire was present in Anatolia during c. 1450-1200 BCE?

Hittite Empire

What is a ziggurat and what does it symbolize?

A trapezoidal stepped structure representing a mountain in ancient Mesopotamia.

What is a load-bearing structure?

A construction system in which solid forms are superimposed to create a tapering structure.

What features characterize the Bull-headed lyre from the Royal Cemetery of Ur?

Gold leaf and lapis lazuli over a wooden core, 5' 5" high.

What is the significance of the Standard of Ur?

It depicts both war and peace scenes and is an ancient artifact from the Royal Cemetery in Ur.

Which code of law is represented by a stele from Susa, Iran, and when was it made?

The law code of Hammurabi, ca. 1780 BCE.

What are Lamassus and their characteristics?

Creatures with a bearded man’s head and either a lion or bull's body with the wings of an eagle.

What architectural feature does the Ishtar Gate in Babylon possess?

Crenellations, which are notches for weapons within architecture.