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What does mesopotamia mean?
land between 2 rivers
who created writing?
the Sumerians
What important invention that helped transportation on land was created by the Sumerians?
the wheel
who were the only ones who could talk to the gods?
the priests
What was the temples of Sumer called?
ziggurats
What was the first writing form called?
cuneiform
Who was the famous priest-king of the Sumer myths
gilmagesh
How many years did Sargon 1 rule the Akkadian empire?
around 50 years
How many years did Hammurbi rule the Babylonian empire?
around 40 years
Did Hammurbi do more improvement or destruction?
improvement
Who was Gilgamesh's partner in his adventures.
Enkidu
Which class in the Babylonian empire was punished the most severly.
the Upper class
What empire did Sargon 1 control.
the Akkadian empire
What empire did Hammurbi control?
The Babylonian empire
What is surplus?
An extra of something usally food
What is reform?
An improvement of something
What is culture?
The way of life
What is a polytheism relgion?
A religion that believes in more than one god.
What is a monotheism religion?
A religion that believes in one god.
What is the difference between a village society and tribal society?
A village society has a police force.