From Paleo to Neo
Characteristics of
a Civilization
Geography of the
Fertile Crescent
Famous Meso
Peeps
Miscellaneous
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“Lithic” is Greek for ________.
“Neo” is Greek for ________.
“Paleo” is Greek for ________.
True or False:
During the Neolithic Age,
people began farming and built
permanent town/villages.
The name of people who
travel from place to place
in search of food.
stable food supply, social structure, government,
religion, technology, the arts, writing
ONE characteristic this artifact relates to.
Cylander of Pu-abi
This cylinder seal was discovered in the Royal Cemetery at Ur. It is engraved with a
banquet scene. The cuneiform inscription on this seal reads 'Pu-abi nin'. It is
possible that Pu-abi may have been a high priestess in the service of the moon god,
Nanna. The seal is made from lapis lazuli, which would have come from
Afghanistan. This not only shows the extensive trade routes that existed at this time,
but also how important Pu-abi was, owning an object made of such an exotic
material.
stable food supply, social structure, government,
religion, technology, the arts, writing
ONE characteristic this artifact relates to.
Assyrian Lamassu
These guardian figures flanked one of
the entrances into the throne room of
King Ashurnasirpal II. Stone
mythological guardians were often
placed at gateways to ancient
Mesopotamian palaces, as protection
from demonic forces. Between the legs
is inscribed the 'Standard Inscription' of
Ashurnasirpal which is repeated over
many of his reliefs. It records the king's
titles, ancestry and achievements.
stable food supply, social structure, government,
religion, technology, the arts, writing
TWO characteristics this artifact relates to.
Ishtar Gate
This gate was commissioned by King
Nebuchadnezzar II and was dedicated to
the Babylonian goddess, Ishtar, and
played a large part in processional
festivals.
stable food supply, social structure, government,
religion, technology, the arts, writing
TWO characteristics this artifact relates to.
Sumerian Headdress
This headdress has gold leaves separated by
lapis lazuli and carnelian beads. It was found
on the forehead of one of a female attendant
in a royal Sumerian tomb. The other
attendants wore necklaces of gold and lapis
lazuli, gold hair ribbons, and silver hair rings.
Gold, silver, lapis, and carnelian were not
natural to Mesopotamia. This is indicative of
the wealth of Sumeria and that a sophisticated
system of trade extended far beyond the river
valley.
stable food supply, social structure, government,
religion, technology, the arts, writing.
THREE characteristics this artifact relates to.
Sculpture of a Governor
The inscription on this sculpture says it is the
governor, Gudea, of Lagash. It also mentions
his wife and the dedication is to a goddess.
His posture and clothing say a lot about what
he was like, or at least how he wished to be
remembered. The hat is worn by the rich, and
he looks like a governor, calm, in charge,
powerful, but still in mind of the goddess to
whom he owes his good fortune.
The cuneiform inscription on the back was
made with a small wedge-shaped tool.
The body of water shaped
like a slug.
The Nile River runs into this
sea.
This river runs into the Dead
Sea.
The mountain range north
of the Persian Gulf.
Mesopotamia is the land
between these two rivers.
This Akkadian king conquered
all of Mesopotamia, including
Sumer.
This king created a code of
laws and the punishments for
those who broke them.
An ancient Sumerian story of
a king who had to accept his
mortality.
This Assyrian leader was
known for his brutality but
also his contribution to arts
and education. In fact, he
created the first library.
Name of the band that sang
“We’re the Mesopotamians.”
This Sumerian invention helped
maintain stable food supplies.
The most amazing feature of
Neo-Babylonia was this gift
from King Nebuchadnezzar
to his wife.
Translated, this Greek word
means “land between two
rivers.”
This temple tower is where
Sumerians expressed their
religious beliefs.
The correct order of these
events:
Agriculture
City-States
Empires
Cave Art