Ancient Mesopotamia

2. Neolithic settlement known for its early agriculture and large population.
4. Ancient empire known for its advanced astronomy and mathematical achievements.
7. Method of supplying water to crops.
10. Ancient kingdom ruled by Hammurabi.
13. King who established the world's first empire.
14. Period of human history marked by the use of stone tools.
15. River flowing through ancient Mesopotamia, parallel to the Euphrates.
17. King of Babylon known for his law code.
19. Civilization that developed the world's first writing system.
20. Legal system developed by Hammurabi.
21. Empire established by Sargon the Great, known for its military conquests.
22. Person who writes or copies documents by hand.
23. Legendary king of Uruk, subject of an epic poem.

1. Region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, known for its fertile soil.
3. Simple drawings representing objects.
5. River that supported ancient Mesopotamian civilizations.
6. Independent city and its surrounding territory.
8. Legendary lush garden built by Nebuchadnezzar II.
9. Ancient temple tower with different sized levels.
11. Empire known for its military might and cruelty.
12. Wedge-shaped writing system used in ancient Mesopotamia.
16. Period of human history characterized by the development of agriculture.
18. Region often called the "cradle of civilization."