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What inventions or discoveries started in Mesopotamia that we still use today?

The wheel

Mathematics like 360 degree circle

Writing System

Measurement of time

Which answer best explains why social structures develop in civilizations?

People within the society place value on others based on a variety of elementsPeople within the society place value on others based on a variety of elements

Mark what is true about King Hammurabi's 282 laws.

it was one of the earliest written legal codes in history.
Contained laws about the family, personal injury, and property

Why do some historians believe the punishments in Hammurabi’s Code were appropriate for its time?

Because the harsh punishments reflected the difficult and dangerous life in ancient Mesopotamia.

Mark what is a characteristic (or true) of a civilization

Live in permanent cities with larger population
More advanced technology
More developed or complex art and religion

What was Hammurabi’s main purpose in writing his code of laws

To protect the weak and establish order in society

What is the BEST definition of a civilization?

Complex society that has advanced social, cultural, and technological characteristics

Mark the effects of the Code of Hammurabi?

These laws favored men and the upper class
These laws created inequality
These laws led to the development of a justice system

Mark what is a characteristic (or true) of Hunters and Gatherers.

Smaller group of people
Moves to follow food sources
Foraging for nuts, roots, berries in the environment

Why did governments and laws become necessary as early civilizations grew larger? Select ALL that apply.

To settle conflicts and disagreements between people
To create rules that helped maintain order in society
To organize and manage resources such as water and farmland
To protect the civilization from outside threats

Mark the characteristics or elements of a civilization. (Mark the answers that don't show up in Hunter Gatherer society AND are TRUE for a civilization). Read carefully.

Monumental architecture
More advanced technology exists here
people are affected by a social structure or hierarchy
Writing system exists for multiple purposes

How long ago was 1,000 CE?

1,026 years ago

Why do many people today believe some of Hammurabi’s laws were unfair?

The punishments were often very harsh and did not always match or fit the crime.

Why were the Tigris and Euphrates so important to Mesopotamia? Mark all that apply.

Flooded and made surrounding soil rich in nutrients great for farming
Provided a stable food and water supply

Which of the following is an example of how Mesopotamian innovations still influence our world today?

The development of writing helped people record information, laws, and business transactions.

Why were civilizations generally able to develop more advanced technology than hunter-gatherer societies?

Civilizations had more people, food surpluses, and specialized workers who could develop new ideas.

How long ago was 500 BCE?

2,526 years ago

What three groups of people did Hammurabi consider when thinking about the laws?

Landowners, non-landowners, slaves

Early religious beliefs, like the Mesopotamians, include polytheism which is?

The belief in more than one god