MESOPOTAMIA:
Background and Region:
The name Mesopotamia comes from a greek word meaning “between rivers.” The land is located between the Tigris and Euphrates river. These water sources benefit the land and allow for irrigation and farming. Mesopotamia has a vast, dry plain region, and is also sometimes called the “Cradle of Civilization.” Early settlers started to gather in small villages and towns and built structures out of sun-dried bricks. Eventually, towns became large cities.
The name Mesopotamia comes from a greek word meaning “between rivers.” The land is located between the Tigris and Euphrates river. These water sources benefit the land and allow for irrigation and farming. Mesopotamia has a vast, dry plain region, and is also sometimes called the “Cradle of Civilization.” Early settlers started to gather in small villages and towns and built structures out of sun-dried bricks. Eventually, towns became large cities.
Beginning of Civilization:
Mesopotamia is a region in Southwestern Asia and was the first human civilization developed. The civilization started out in 3500 B.C.E. and declined around 2000 B.C. Today, Mesopotamia is our Eastern Syria, Southeastern Turkey, and a big portion of Iraq. Mesopotamia started to fade due to two reasons: the Mesopotamian life style was badly damaged by war, and the irrigation techniques they used were not helpful or useful.
Mesopotamia is a region in Southwestern Asia and was the first human civilization developed. The civilization started out in 3500 B.C.E. and declined around 2000 B.C. Today, Mesopotamia is our Eastern Syria, Southeastern Turkey, and a big portion of Iraq. Mesopotamia started to fade due to two reasons: the Mesopotamian life style was badly damaged by war, and the irrigation techniques they used were not helpful or useful.
Settlers:
There were five different groups of settlers throughout the course of the Mesopotamian time period. The first were the “Sumerians.” The Sumerians were the first humans to form a civilization and also invented writing and government. The second were the “Akkadians.” The Akkadians formed the first United Empire and united under one ruler. The third group was the “Babylonians.” The Babylonians became a very powerful city. They were the first to record and write down their system of all laws. The fourth group was the “Assyrians.” The Assyrians were a warrior society. They also ruled the majority of the middle east. There were also clay tablets found in their cities. The last were the “Persians.” The Persians overruled both the Assyrians and Babylonians and conquered most of the middle east.
There were five different groups of settlers throughout the course of the Mesopotamian time period. The first were the “Sumerians.” The Sumerians were the first humans to form a civilization and also invented writing and government. The second were the “Akkadians.” The Akkadians formed the first United Empire and united under one ruler. The third group was the “Babylonians.” The Babylonians became a very powerful city. They were the first to record and write down their system of all laws. The fourth group was the “Assyrians.” The Assyrians were a warrior society. They also ruled the majority of the middle east. There were also clay tablets found in their cities. The last were the “Persians.” The Persians overruled both the Assyrians and Babylonians and conquered most of the middle east.
Inventions and Recognition:
Mesopotamia is credited for inventing the wheel and reed boats. The invention of Reed Boats, which were cargo ships made of waterproof reeds, occurred around 5500 B.C.E. Also the Mesopotamians acquired valuable money such as: Barley, lead, copper or bronze, tin, silver, and gold.
Mesopotamia is credited for inventing the wheel and reed boats. The invention of Reed Boats, which were cargo ships made of waterproof reeds, occurred around 5500 B.C.E. Also the Mesopotamians acquired valuable money such as: Barley, lead, copper or bronze, tin, silver, and gold.