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Introduction to World Civilization Dersi 2. Ünite Sorularla Öğrenelim

The Mesopotamian Civilization

1. Soru

What does the term 'Mesopotamia' mean?

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The land between the rivers.


2. Soru

What was the reason for the script to emerge in Mesopotamia?

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The Mesopotamians invented writing and ability to record their economic activities in farming and trading.


3. Soru

Why did Sumerians build houses in proximity to each other?

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To protect themselves, people began building homes in proximity to each other, enabling them to protect their possessions.


4. Soru

What was the reason for mud brick becoming the main component of Mesopotamian architecture?

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The Mesopotamian valley lacks stones.


5. Soru

What was the reason for Mesopotamian people to develop a grim, even gloomy spirit?

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They faced a harsh environment. 


6. Soru

What civilization ended the rule of Sumerians?

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Akkadians. 


7. Soru

Which Mesopotamian civilization was the first to record their system of law?

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Babylonians. 


8. Soru

What does the term 'ziggurat' refer to?

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A ziggurat is a temple of ancient Mesopotamia (they were built since 2000 BCE) that takes the form of a stepped pyramid or tower.


9. Soru

What did the seven levels of a ziggurat represent?

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Seven levels represent the seven skies or planes of existence, the seven planets, and the seven metals.


10. Soru

How was the Sumerian society divided?

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It was divided in four categories which were nobles, free clients of the nobility, commoners and slaves. 


11. Soru

Who were considered nobles in Sumerian society?

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The ranks of the Mesopotamian nobility consisted of the king and his family, the chief priest, and high palace officials.


12. Soru

What two things did Hammurabi aim to make sure of when he introduced the first code of laws?

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That the man who had done wrong should pay for it, and the man who had suffered should be paid for it.


13. Soru

What was the reason for Assyrian armies to have triumphed over most of the powerful Mesopotamian kingdoms in Asia by the eighth century ?

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They were flexible, disciplined, and had incredible fighting skills. 


14. Soru

What can be considered to be the greatest contribution of Mesopotamian Civilization?

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Writing. 


15. Soru

What is the form of writing Sumerians developed called?

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Cuneiform writing.


16. Soru

What did Babylonians add to the arts and crafts of Sumerians?

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They added massive sculpture.


17. Soru

What did the murals and paintings of the Assyrians depict?

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They showed them fighting or hunting. 


18. Soru

What civilization in Mesopotamia had a considerable influence of Greek and hellenistic philosophy?

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Babylonians. 


19. Soru

What are the most significant of the Mesopotamian architectural accomplishments?

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The most significant of the Mesopotamian architectural accomplishments are in the development of urban planning, the courtyard house, and ziggurats.


20. Soru

Which civilization in Mesopotamia is credited with the idea of dividing the hour into 60 minutes?

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The Babylonians. 


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