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Ancient Mesopotamia (The Fertile Crescent)

Ancient Mesopotamia (The Fertile Crescent). Directions: For each image write down what you think it is. If it is an object write down what you think if may have been used for. What is it? What was it used for?. - An example of a Mesopotamian Cuneiform Tablet - Used for keeping records.

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Ancient Mesopotamia (The Fertile Crescent)

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  1. Ancient Mesopotamia (The Fertile Crescent) Directions: For each image write down what you think it is. If it is an object write down what you think if may have been used for.

  2. What is it? What was it used for?

  3. - An example of a Mesopotamian Cuneiform Tablet - Used for keeping records

  4. What is it? What was it used for?

  5. - Top of the pillar that had Hammurabi’s code engraved on it.- Code of Hammurabi was a strict set of laws the Sumerians were forced to obey.

  6. What is it?

  7. Enlil (Ellil) is one of the most important gods of Mesopotamia. Enlil is so powerful that the other gods can't even look at him. He is therefore only shown as a horned cap

  8. What is it? What was it used for?

  9. -The Hanging Gardens of Babylon - Built around 600 B.C., often considered one of the 7 ancient wonders of the world.

  10. What is it? What is it used for?

  11. - A ziggurat (The Ziggurat of Ur) - A temple used for worshiping gods and committing animal sacrifices.

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