PPT-Ch. 3 Vocabulary Mesopotamia and the Fertile Crescent

Fertile Crescent large arc of rich farmland in Mesopotamia Silt a mixture of rich soil and tiny rocks brought to the land by the flooding of the rivers Irrigation a way of supplying water to an area of land. c. 8000 BC c. 3600 BC c. 3200 BC c. 2334 c. 1792 c. 539. Development of agriculture Civilizations begin first writings using Sargon of Akkad Hammurabi of Cyrus the Great. Mesopotamia. “Land between the rivers”. Between the Tigris River and Euphrates River. Fertile Crescent. Little rain. Silt from river. Mesopotamia. Flooding. Snow melt. Irrigation and drainage ditches. 7000-5000 B.C.. 7.1.1 Identify and compare the rise of early agricultural river valley civilization in Africa and Asia.. 7.1.3. Trace steps in the development of written language, including the evolution of Sumerian cuneiform, Egyptian hieroglyphics, and Chinese calligraphy.. 6.8. On a historical map, locate and describe the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, Zagros and Caucuses Mountains, Persian Gulf, Caspian and Black Sea, Dead Sea and Sea of Galilee and explain why the region is referred to as the Fertile Crescent. . By Lauren Feeley. &. Angel Nieves. Hammurabi’s Code of Laws. Law 48: . if a storm came and blew all the grain and other crops in the air, or they died because of lack of water, they would not have to have to pay the rent for the entire year.. “The Land Between the Rivers” . 3200-500 BCE. Come to Sumer!. If you are looking for a city bound vacation come to Sumer where culture is abundant. Sumer is the dominant kingdom in the Mesopotamia! Come between the time period of 4000 - 2800 BCE before conflicts arose! Bring food, bring friends and bring family! . Invasions of Mesopotamia. Several other civilizations also developed in and around the Fertile Crescent. As their armies battled each other for fertile land, control of the region passed from one empire to another.. By Mr. Zindma. n. Unit 2. 1. Section 1: Geography and the Fertile Crescent. 2. Essential Question. : How did geography influence the development of civilization in Southwest Asia?. The Big Idea: . . 5. th. Grade World History- Mrs. Sing . Essential Question. 5. th. Grade-Old World History. Explain facts about the Sumer, one of the world's first civilizations. . Background. Many people invaded Mesopotamia.. ”. Madison Perry & Elizabeth Troy. What is it?. “Fertile Crescent is regarded as the birthplace of agriculture, urbanization, writing, trade, science, history, and organized religions.”. A region in the Middle East that curves (hence crescent) through southern Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, and northern Egypt.. 6. th. . Grade Social Studies. Chapter 5 Lesson 1 in the World Text. The Big Picture. Around 4000 BC Egyptian farming communities were growing along the Nile River.. Another civilization was also developing in . Unit 1. Admit . Slip- 9/29. What do you think of when you hear the word Egypt?. Neolithic Revolution. Hunting. and . gathering. were replaced by agriculture and . domesticating. animals as primary means to obtain . History of the Fertile Crescent. The Main Idea. The rivers of Southwest Asia supported the growth of civilization. New farming techniques led to the growth of cities. .. The BIG Idea. The valleys of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers were the site of the world’s first civilizations.. MESOPOTAMIA “ FERTILE CRESENT” LAND BETWEEN THE RIVERS Mesopotamia Overview and Objectives Learn about the ancient achievements of the early people in this region. Learn about the geography of the land and how the people used it.