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6th Grade Social Studies Chapter 2 Study Guide Vocabulary: Civilization Cuneiform Fertile Conquer Plain Empire Plateau Dynasty Irrigation Conquest City-state Covenant Region Monotheism Artisan Slavery Ziggurat Descendant Society Synagogue Polytheism Barter Scribe Find the answer to following questions in lesson indicated: Lesson 1 Where was the first civilization located? What occupation was the first Mesopotamians? Why did people settle in southern Mesopotamia? How were the Mesopotamians able to have successful farming? Why was farming a challenge in Mesopotamia, and how did the people overcome it? How did successful farming practices and food surpluses affect growth in Mesopotamia? Lesson 2 What were some significant parts of the Sumerian civilization? What important technology was developed by the Mesopotamians? What advantage was there to cuneiform over picture writing? How did Sumerians advance their civilizations? How did Sumerians link religion and government? How did the invention of a writing system affect Sumerian society? Lesson 3 Who ruled Babylonia and created a code of laws by which to live? What was the purpose of the Code of Hammurabi? What was the difference in the Assyrian and Babylonian culture? How would you describe Babylon under the rule of Nebuchadnezzar II? How were the reigns of Ashubanipal and Nebuchadnezzar II alike and different? What did Nebuchadnezzar II do to restore Babylon to its former glory? Lesson 4 What kingdom did King David form by uniting the Hebrew tribes? What purpose was King Solomon’s Temple built? What effect did the Phoenicians’ trading have on the world? What contribution of the Lydians exists today? What was the difference between the Ten Commandments and other codes of law? Why did Israel split after King Solomon’s death?
