The Historian
You will now take on the role of a Historian on this Mesopotamia Expedition. It will be your responsibility to come up with the following information (REMEMBER: When you are answering the following questions, respond using YOUR OWN WORDS!!!!):
1) List the names of the civilizations which made Mesopotamia their home a long time ago. Include a timeline chart that shows the times of at least 4 civilizations.
2) What are the requirements of a civilization?
3) Explain the importance of Hammurabi.
4) Write down any 5 different Hammurabi Laws that you find interesting and include the translation of it from Yale Law School.
5) Explain who Gilgamesh was. Retell his story IN YOUR OWN WORDS!
Internet Links
Quick History http://www.mesopotamia.co.uk/time/home_set.html
http://www.ducksters.com/history/mesopotamia/ancient_mesopotamia.php
Civilizations:http://www.ducksters.com/history/mesopotamia/ancient_mesopotamia.php
Requirements of a Civilization https://quizlet.com/3204796/7-characteristics-of-civilization-flash-cards/
Hammurabi: http://mesopotamia.mrdonn.org/hammurabi.html
Hammurabi and Yale: http://www.phillipmartin.info/hammurabi/hammurabi_codeindex.htm
Gilgamesh: http://mesopotamia.mrdonn.org/gilgamesh.html
Gilgamesh: http://www.mesopotamia.co.uk/geography/story/sto_set.html