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Mesopotamia
Mesopotamia is the land between the Tigris and Euphrates and site of several ancient civilizations.
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Did ancient Mesopotamian people have pets?
they certainly had pets. they had pet octopi. they didnt like take them out of the ocean. they just made sure they were safe and metaphorically had them as pets. they also had pet rats. they did not keep them in a cage. they let them roam about in their homes. they were fed the same as the people. mesopotamians worshipped their pets and treated them like human beings
What style writing use by people in Mesopotamia was?
It was called cuneiform, and was written with a stylus that was triangular in cross section, so as it was pressed into soft clay it made "letters" composed of triangular strokes. The clay tablets would be fired into hardness when done to preserve them, and so we still have some intact examples today.
How did Monotheism spread in Mesopotamia?
Back in ancient times people used to wonder who made the world so they saw the moon,stars .., etc. and these were "above" in the sky so they thought that they were gods and also i forgot its also because they twinkled :)
Compare the main features of Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilizations?
they both was polytheistic which is they believed in many gods. Egypt had heiroglyphics for the writing system Mesopotamia had cuniform Egypt was located in the north africa that surrounded by the sahara desert and had the nile river which was called the gift of nile. Mesopotamia had the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. In Egypt people knew when the nile would flood it was predictible but mesopotamia people didnt knew when it would flood so thats why sometimes the flood took away the people lives and their villages.
Why did the cities in sumer develop into separate city states?
At that period in time it was difficult to organize a larger empire. The bureaucracy required to maintain holdings far from direct control was not available. This led to control being limited to the distance a person could walk or run in a day's time (basically a city). Eventually, leaders like Sargon of Akkad were able to conquer multiple city-states and assemble small bureaucracies to help him administrate the landholdings, leading to the first empires.
What were some of the chores of the slaves of Mesopotamia?
Some chores that the slaves did were household, mining and agriculture
What was the social order in the ancient river civilization of Mesopotamia?
gods, priests, kings, normal people, slaves
How were specialized workers present in Mesopotamia?
- farmers
- fishermen
- butchers
- herald
- diviner
- merchant
- brewer
- tax collector
What was the religion of the Sumerians?
The Sumerians believed that the world was created out of an an ancient sea from whence the universe, gods, and people were created. They believed that the universe was ruled by these gods, who were anthropomorphic (they had human features and personalities) and who represented various natural phenomenon. Each Sumerian city-state had its own patron deity to whom the citizens paid homage. Temples, known as ziggurats, were often erected in the cities to honor and house each city's god. The city of Ur, for example, constructed a ziggurat for Nanna, the god of the moon.
The key gods of the Sumerians were Enki (god of water), Ki (god of earth), Enlil (god of air), and An (god of heaven). These main gods were believed to have created the rules of Sumerian society to which all people were expected to adhere. Sumerians also believed that the reason for their existence was to delight the gods. The observance of certain rituals and animal sacrifices were considered necessary in order to satisfy these often capricious deities.
Akkadian who united northern and southern mesopotamia?
it is sargon the great. (according to wikipedia)
What did mesopotamia use to transport water to their crops?
Irrigation is the act of moving water to water crops and for drinking water. In most cases aqueducts are used to do this.
What is a description of Mesopotamian religion?
It was a system of gods who oversaw human activities and natural events.
Did Hammurabi's code apply to everyone in Mesopotamia?
No. Hammurabi's Code divided the population into three classes. One was an aristocracy which had privileges and responsibilities, had the right to retaliate for corporal injuries but was subject to heavier punishments for crime and higher fines. The features of another class were unclear. These people had fewer rights, were not allowed to retaliate, had to accept monetary compensation for corporal injuries, and paid lower fines. The third class were the slaves.
What is the land Mesopotamia part of today?
Most of Iraq and Kuwait, eastern part of Syria and south eastern Turkey
It was a city in what is now called Iraq.
The exact location and History Ur was the original place of occupation stated in the Bible for Abraham. As per the bible stating the Euphrates and Tigris Rivers which both are in Iraqi or the cradle of civilization Mesopotamia. Exact location of Ur was confirmed in 1930's excavation uncovered a confirmed shrine "Ziggurat of Ur" this one archeology discover now places Ur in modern day city of
Tell-el-Muqayyar, Iraqi...... this would be in the Dhi Qar Provence region in Southern Iraqi since the Ruins Discovery there have been a few pilgrimages in reverence to Abraham via all three faiths Hebrew, Christian and Islam.
Why did the pharaohs call themselves gods?
They called themselves Gods because they believed when they were crowned Pharaoh a God came into them or was there parents. Or that when they were born a God gave them powers to choose things and be the true ruler. That is why the called themselves Gods they believed they actually were part of a God.
What famous river is found in Modern day Iraq?
It was called the Garden of Eden but its modern day name is Euphrates and Tigris rivers.
Why were mesopotamian city states considered to be theocracies?
The sumerians believed that the gods ruled the cities
What was the importance of hummarabis code of ancient mesopotamia?
It is important because it was the first written laws in human history. It gave all of the laws as well as the punishments for each law. This is significant because, for the first time, people were able to know the consequences of their actions. No longer could a king or magistate change the laws or consequences for his own advantage. The code is also significant because during this time we see the rise of cities and city-states popping up all over Mesopotamia. With more and more people moving to the cities, there had to be laws to keep society in order. The laws would be a guide to all aspects of life from business transactions, crimes, loans, agricultural practice, and religion. These are just a few basic reasons why Hammurabi's Code is so significant to Mesopotamian Society and World History in general. It was the precursor to all legal systems.
How did irrigation make farmers in mesopotamia more productive?
they were able tobring water to their crops
What were two early uses of the wheel 300 years ago?
The oldest known use of the wheel was on a potter's wheel used in Ur in Mesopotamia in 3500 BC. Chariots in Egypt had wheels with spokes around 2000 BC.
How did some Mesopotamia kings become emperors?
Some Mesopotamian kings became emperors because of a few different reasons. These include the class systems, being seen as gods by the people, and claiming divinity themselves.
