Today, students started class with a short quiz on the religion of Mesopotamia. Most students did very well on the quiz, below are the questions and answers. Next, students checked that Hammurabi article worksheet. We solved a thinking puzzle for a brain break. Finally, students analyzed family law of Mesopotamia and compared it to laws in the U.S. today.
True/False –
1.Ancient Mesopotamians believed in the afterlife. True
2.Scribes and Priests were some of the only people that could read and write. True
3. A city’s ziggurat was dedicated to
A. a master craftsman B. a god
C. a war hero D. the king
4. Who were the only people allowed in a city’s ziggurat?
A. kings B. government officials
C. priests D. farmers
5. How did the religion have control over the people? (two reasons)
- priests are the only people that can read and write
- Ziggurat was the largest building
- people had to offer food to the gods
- gods were related to everything in life
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