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Legacy of Mesopotamia in Modern World

Explore the profound significance of Mesopotamia, the birthplace of civilization, in shaping our modern society. Discover how this ancient land influenced the development of laws, politics, religions, and knowledge systems that continue to impact us today.

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Legacy of Mesopotamia in Modern World

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  1. Warm-Up #1 (8/16/13)New Iraqi Constitution: Preamble • Using complete sentences, describe the significance of Mesopotamia in terms of the modern world • We the sons of Mesopotamia, land of the prophets, resting place of the holy imams, the leaders of civilization and the creators of the alphabet, the cradle of arithmetic; on our land, the first law put in place by mankind was written; in our nation, the most noble era of justice in the politics of nations was laid down; on our soil, the followers of the prophet and the saints prayed, the philosophers and the scientists theorized and the writers and poets created.

  2. Warm-Up #2 (8/19/13) • For each of following, write TRUE or FALSE. If the statement is FALSE, state why: • The year 3200 BC was longer ago than the year2600BC • Mrs. Silverman was born in 1972, which means she was born in the 19th century • The switch from food gathering to food producing is known as the Paleolithic Revolution • Ancient Mesopotamia was located in Asia • The two rivers that Mesopotamia developed between are the Nile and the Indus Rivers • Mesopotamians believed in an afterlife

  3. Warm-Up #3 (8/20/13) • Using the letters in Mesopotamia, identify something related to that civilization P O T A M I A M E S O

  4. Warm-Up #4 (8/21/13) • List 5 things you already know (or think you know) about Egypt:

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