Mesopotamia

"The land between Two Rivers," which are the Tigris and Euphrates. Had a higher amount of crops due to annual flooding which would carry away top soil and leave silt.

Problems settling in River Valleys

1. Flooding was unpredictable

2. Droughts

3. No geographical barriers

4. scarcity of resources for building

Importance of Trade for Mesopotamia

led to cultural exchange where ideas/ goods are exchanged between cultures

City states

share a common culture, but are unique independent countries

Ziggurat

Temple to the Gods for worship to the citizens.

What does the Ziggurat become?

Administrative center for government and social circles

What was Sumerian religion?

polytheism, believed in anthropomorphic God's

what is anthropomorphic?

like humans