1.
What two things did Mesopotamian civilization help to create? (0:12)
2.
Between what two rivers is Mesopotamia location? (0:53)
3.
Thanks to a form of ----, in Mesopotamia you could do something other
than produce food and yet still be reasonably sure you would have
food to eat. (1:01 and1:34)
4.
Because the rivers in Mesopotamia did not flood as reliably as those in
the Indus Valley, Mesopotamian society relied on a lot of ----. (2:54)
5.
Kings in Mesopotamia probably started out as ----. (3:46)
6.
Why was cuneiform writing originally created? (4:26)
7.
What three things does writing lead to? (4:36, 5:00, 5:09)
8.
Name one thing that Mesopotamia obtained through trade. (5:21)
9.
What is important for creating stable societies? (6:17)
10.
What is Hammurabi, the king of Babylon, best known for? (6:41)
11.
Which feature of our modern justice system matches the laws in
Mesopotamia? (7:11)
12.
Who do territorial kingdoms rely on to pay taxes, serve in the army,
and provide labor? (7:54)
13.
What group has the reputation for being the "brutal bullies" of
Mesopotamia? (8:14)
14.
According to the video, if you want an efficient army, how should you
select your generals? (8:57)
15.
What English word has been watered down, according to the open
letter? (10:19)
16.
What did the Neo-Assyrians believe would happen if they ever stopped
their conquests? (10:53 and 9:34)
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