1. 1. Scribe-professional writer. LAND BETWEEN TWO RIVERS CHAPTER 2, SECTION 1 MR. CRAKE 7th GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES MASON MIDDLE SCHOOL

2. 2. Fertile crescent-a region in Southwest Asia, site of first civilization. UZBEKISTAN

3. 3. City-state-city that is also an independent state. Wilson Building in Washington D.C.

4. 4. Polytheism -the belief in many gods.

5. 5. Myth-a traditional story, in some cultures, a legend that explains peoples beliefs.

6. 6. Describe the geography of Mesopotamia-located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, had rich soil and plentiful water. UZBEKISTAN KAZAKHSTAN TAJIKISTAN

7. 7. How did Mesopotamia’s geography help civilizations to develop the area?-abundant water and fertile soil encouraged people to settle and civilizations to develop.

8. 8. In what ways were Sumerian cities alike?-cities were well developed, high walls to keep invaders out, large temples, houses, busy shops, markets and grand royal palaces.

9. 9. In what ways were the cities of Sumer different?-politically independent city-state, its own ruler, its own army, its own government.

10. 10. How did Sumerians practice religion?- worshipped at temples called ziggurats, practiced polytheism and honored their gods with religious ceremonies.

11. 11. What do the religious practices of Sumerians tell us about their values?-they took religion very seriously and valued food and music.