Ancient Mesopotamia

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Across
  1. 4. A group that was around from about 2350-2050 BCE. They were also ruled by Sargon the Great.
  2. 6. One of the first known empires in history.
  3. 12. Parallel rivers in Syria and Iraq where the first civilizations were developed.
  4. 14. The most well-known Mesopotamian civilization which was conquered by the Persians.
  5. 16. A wall to keep a river from overflowing the banks.
  6. 18. A worker who makes things by hand.
  7. 19. Also called the "land between the rivers."
  8. 20. Someone who sells or trades away goods made by artisans.
Down
  1. 1. A group that gives men unfair advantages over women.
  2. 2. Someone who kept records in ancient times.
  3. 3. The world's first ever code of law in the world.
  4. 5. This story influenced many Bible stories.
  5. 7. A belief in multiple gods or goddesses.
  6. 8. The biggest and most important building in a city-state.
  7. 9. A system to move water for agricultural purposes.
  8. 10. Also called the cradle of civilization.
  9. 11. A large city that operates like a small country.
  10. 13. A farm tool used for carving the ground for planting.
  11. 15. Northern Mesopotanians that lasted from about 2300-1800 BCE
  12. 17. An ancient written language written in lines and arrows.