The Fertile Crescent Quiz – Flashcards
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People who are monotheistic have many
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gods.
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The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers are part of what region?
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the Fertile Crescent.
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This map shows the locations of ancient river civilizations.
Which letter on the map shows the location of Mesopotamia?
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letter B
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Human dwellings in early Mesopotamia were made of
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mud and grass.
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The Epic of Gilgamesh is one of history's oldest surviving
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works of literature.
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Sumerians were the first people of Mesopotamia to use
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the plow.
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Which geographic features gave rise to the early civilization?
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rivers
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Hammurabi's Code is important because it was the first code of laws to be
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written.
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What role did the Tigris and Euphrates rivers play in the development of civilization?
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They enriched the soil and helped farmers grow food surpluses.
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The name of the first great civilization in Mesopotamia was
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Sumer.
