Mesopotamia Study Guide
1.
Briefly describe the geography, climate and available resources of Mesopotamia. Be sure to include descriptions of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.
2.
Briefly explain how geography has shaped the people of Mesopotamia. Be specific!
3.
Briefly identify and explain the significance of Sargon, Hammurabi, Assurnasirpal,
Sennacherib, Assurbanipal, and Nebuchsdnesser.
4.
Briefly describe the basic characteristics of the religion of Mesopotamia. Be sure to include their thoughts about the afterlife.
5.
Identify and explain the powers of the following gods/goddesses/demons: Pazuzu, Anu,
Enlil, Utu/Shamash, and Inanna/Ishtar and Marduk.

6.
What is a Ziggurat and how does it differ from a Pyramid and a Church?
7.
What was the written language in Mesopotamia called? What was the profession of reading and writing this language called? What was this professions social rank and why?
8.
Briefly summarize the main features and characters of the Epic Gilgamesh.
9.
Briefly describe Mesopotamian society. Consider women, family, jobs, slaves, military, architecture, and healthcare.
10.
How did Hammurabi’s code meet the needs of Mesopotamian society? Also, determine if the justice system was fair.
11.
What should Mesopotamia be remembered for? Why?