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20 Cards in this Set
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Scribe
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A professional writer
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City-State
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A city that is also a separate, independent state having a separate military, god and king
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Polytheism
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The belief in many gods
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Myth
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A traditional story about gods that explain people's beliefs.
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Sumer
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Located in Mesopotamia, made up of many city-states.
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Mesopotomia
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The name means "between the rivers" in Greek. Part of the Fertile Crescent. It lies between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.
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Fertile Crescent
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A region in South West Asia; site of the first civilizations.
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Tigris River
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Is located on the east side of Mesopotamia
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Euphrates River
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Is located on the west side of Mesopotamia
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What led to the destruction of civilization in Sumar?
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Their wealth and the fighting between the city-states became their primary down fall
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What do the religious beliefs of the Sumerians tell us about the lives of the people?
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It tells us what was important to them
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Why were myths such an important part of the religious beliefs of the people of Sumar?
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The myths were important because they promised rewards to people who served the gods well and punishment to those who did not.
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Why did the people of Sumerian city-states worship many gods?
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The Sumerians worshipped many Gods because they believed the Gods would punish those who angered them and reward those people who served the Gods well.
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What comes to mind when you read about the typical city in Sumar?
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It sounds like a busy market where you could buy anything and see everyone.
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When did cities start to grow in Mesopotamia? What allowed the cities to grow?
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Cities began to grow in Mesopotamia in 3500B.C.
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Why are the cities of Sumar called city-states? How did city-states affect civilization in Sumar?
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They are called city-states because they did not unite under a single ruler.
City-states affected civilization in Sumer by allowing them to have their own government, gods and kings. |
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How did the Tigris and Euphrates River give life to Mesopotamia
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The Tigris and the Euphrates River gave life to Mesopotamia by providing rich topsoil for crops and fish for food as well as clay for building and reeds for boat making.
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Mesopotamia is part of a larger region. What is the name of the region?
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Mesopotamia is part of a larger region called The Fertile Crescent.
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Where does the word Mesopotamia come from and what does it mean? What rivers make up the boundaries of Mesopotamia?
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The word Mesopotamia comes from the Greek words that means "between the rivers."
The rivers that make up the boundaries of Mesopotamia are the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. |
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What attracted early settlers to Mesopotamia?
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Early settlers were attracted to Mesopotamia because of its rich soil and life giving rivers.
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