Mesopotamia was located in present-day Iraq.

The civilization flourished between two rivers: Tigris and Euphrates.

The Mesopotamians were Polytheistic. This meant they believed in many gods.

Ziggurats, or temples were built to worship the gods.

The Mesopotamians invented the first system of writing: cuneiform.

Other inventions included the wheel, the plow, and a system of units.

The Mesopotamians followed the Code of Hammurabi, the first set of written laws.

Mesopotamia had a Traditional economy. Most jobs included farming and fishing.

The king was the most important person in society. Slaves and servants were the least important.