Class VI

History

Chapter – Mesopotamian Civilisation

I) Tick the correct answer:

1. A
2. C
3. B
4. D
5. B
6. D
7. B
8. A
9. C
10. B
II) 1. Cuneiform
2. Father
3. Tigris, Euphrates
4. Businessesmen, Professionals

IV) 1.ans: The epic of Gilgamesh provide us information about Mesopotamian civilization.

2.ans: Science:

1)The mesopotamians were expert in mathematics medicine and astronomy and were the
first to develop algebra and geometry.

2) They used the figure of 64 measuring time in hours minutes and seconds.

3)David the first to divide a circle into 360° and the day an night into 12 hours each.

4)They invented a calendar of 12 months with 30 days each.

5) They also gave different names to different starts.

Architecture:

1) Mesopotamians made their buildings with baked bricks, stone, wood etc.
2) Hanging Gardens of Babylon are one of the seven wonders of the world.
3) The Ziggurat had several storeys.
4) One of their greatest contributions in the field of architecture was the introduction
of architectural features such as – Columns ,domes,vaults and arches.
3.ans: 1) The greatest king of Babylon was Hammurabi who become famous for his code of
laws.

2) He suggested different punishments for those who committed an offence.

3 ) the punishment depended on the nature and circumstances of crime and the position
of the offender in the society.

4 ) Hammurabi’s code was a great step in making laws applicable to all the people of
Mesopotamia.

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