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    The document discusses ancient Mesopotamian civilizations such as Sumer, Akkad, Babylon, and Assyria. It defines key terms related to these societies and their achievements, including establishing the first legal code under Hammurabi. The summary lists some of the major advances made by the Sumerians in technology, mathematics, and astronomy. It also notes that Hammurabi established the first civil and criminal laws and that the Hittites, Assyrians, and Babylonians each made significant contributions when they conquered parts of the Middle East.

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    The document discusses ancient Mesopotamian civilizations such as Sumer, Akkad, Babylon, and Assyria. It defines key terms related to these societies and their achievements, including establishing the first legal code under Hammurabi. The summary lists some of the major advances made by the Sumerians in technology, mathematics, and astronomy. It also notes that Hammurabi established the first civil and criminal laws and that the Hittites, Assyrians, and Babylonians each made significant contributions when they conquered parts of the Middle East.

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    Ms.

    Haag
    World History

    (3 pts)
    Ancient Mesopotamia (pg. 30 – pg 40, & video) (33 pts total)
    Define the following vocabulary (8 pts):

    Fertile Crescent: Ziggurat:

    Mesopotamia: Cuneiform:

    Sumer: Civil Law:

    Criminal Law: Codify:

    How was Sumerian society structured? (1 pt)

    What advances did the Sumerians make in technology, mathematics, and astronomy? List 4. (4 pts)

    1. 3.
    2. 4.

    What are some examples of a Semitic language (list 2)? Which languages did Mesopotamia speak (list 2)? (4 pts)

    Who is Sargon? (1 pt)

    Who is Hammurabi (1 pt) and what is he most well-known for (1 pt)?

    Hammurabi’s code established ______________ and defined ________________________. (2 pts)


    Ms. Haag
    World History

    List 2 examples of Hammurabi’s civil law (1 pt) and 2 examples of his criminal law (1 pt).

    Name a significant contribution made by the Hittites, Assyrians, and Babylonians after each group’s conquest in the
    Middle East. (3 pts)

    • Hittites:

    • Assyrians:

    • Babylonians:

    What was central to Assyrian culture? (1 pt)

    According to legend, which “seven wonders of the ancient world” may have King Nebuchadnezzar built? (1 pt) Why did
    he build it? (1 pt)

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