1. When did the Sumerians take over
2. Who developed cuneiform?
3. What did the Sumerians do to enhance agriculture?
4. Who developed wheeled carts and chariots?
5. What four things were emphasized in Sumerian culture?
6. Who established their capital at
7. Who conquered the area of
8. What artistic carvings became popular in
9. Where was the capital of
10. What was the showplace of the ancient world?
11. Why was the library in
12. From whom did the Assyrians learn to make iron?
13. What two things did Tiglath-pileser III establish?
14. What happened to the people of
15. What special interests did the Chaldeans have?
Time to Think!
1. Of the four groups from Mespopotamia, which was the
strongest politically? Culturally? Technologically? Support your answer with
facts. /10