bellwork read “the fertile crescent” on pgs 34-35 and answer the following questions: 1.describe...
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BELLWORK• Read “The Fertile Crescent” on pgs 34-35 and answer the
following questions: 1. Describe The Fertile Crescent.2. What did the Sumerians build along the Tigris-Euphrates river
valley? Why?3. What is a city-state? How was government set up in city-
states?4. What rights did men and women have in Mesopotamia?5. List four achievements the Sumerians made in ancient
Mesopotamia.6. THINKER: As you know, early civilizations centered around
rivers, but these rivers often flooded. How did the people living here control seasonal floodwaters?
Mesopotamia • Today you are going to
learn about the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia.
• This civilization was formed between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in present-day Iraq.
• As you read, complete the following worksheet. These are your notes for the section so make sure it’s completed accurately!
• Be ready to discuss!
REVIEW• Describe the characteristics of the Fertile Crescent.• List four advances the Sumerians made with regards to
farming and agriculture. • Describe the Sumerian religious practices.• What is cuneiform?• Who was Hammurabi? Why is he important?• Who were the Assyrians? Why were they successful? • In your opinion, what was the greatest achievement of
Mesopotamia?