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Introduction to Ancient Mesopotamia
Ancient Mesopotamia is the first major civilization that existed in our world. It lasted
from around 3500 BCE to 1200 BCE. Mesopotamia is famous for their inventions (the
wheel!), their writing system (cuneiform) and their laws (the first code of law that ever
existed!) Answer the following questions as you watch the video.
Discovery Education Video – Mesopotamia: From Nomads to Farmers
1) What does “Mesopotamia” mean?
2) Why is Mesopotamia a good place for agriculture?
3) What challenges did the people of Mesopotamia have to deal with? How did they adapt?
4) Why was the calendar such an important innovation?
5) Why was writing important?
6) What is a ziggurat?
7) What examples of social classes can be found throughout the city?
8) What kinds of gods did the people of Mesopotamia worship?
9) What were the king’s responsibilities?