6th Grade: Mesopotamia Crossword

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  1. 2. A metal alloy consisting primarily of copper and tin, widely used in Mesopotamian tools and weapons.
  2. 4. An ancient Babylonian king known for creating one of the world's earliest and most complete sets of written laws.
  3. 8. A religious leader in ancient Mesopotamia who performed rituals and maintained temples.
  4. 11. Gifts or sacrifices given to gods in religious ceremonies in ancient Mesopotamia.
  5. 12. Large natural streams of water, like the Tigris and Euphrates, which were central to life in Mesopotamia.
  6. 14. A natural, earthy material used in Mesopotamia for making bricks, pottery, and writing tablets.
  7. 15. A massive, terraced temple tower built by the ancient Mesopotamians for religious ceremonies.
  8. 16. A person who gives advice, often to a king or leader, in matters of state or other important issues in Mesopotamia.
  9. 17. Professional writers or record keepers in ancient Mesopotamia who wrote documents in cuneiform.
  10. 19. The practice of cultivating land and growing crops for food, which was a key part of Mesopotamian life.
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  1. 1. The science of healing and treatment of diseases, which was practiced in ancient Mesopotamia with various herbs and rituals.
  2. 2. A craftsman who creates objects from iron or steel by forging the metal, common in ancient Mesopotamia.
  3. 3. An ancient writing system developed in Mesopotamia, characterized by wedge-shaped marks on clay tablets.
  4. 5. An ancient civilization in Mesopotamia, known for being one of the world's earliest urban societies.
  5. 6. A method of supplying water to crops using channels, ditches, or pipes, which was vital in the Mesopotamian agricultural system.
  6. 7. Armed warriors who protected the city-states and empires of ancient Mesopotamia.
  7. 8. The belief in or worship of more than one god, common in ancient Mesopotamian cultures.
  8. 9. A large, densely populated settlement, which in Mesopotamia often included a ziggurat and was surrounded by walls.
  9. 10. Traders or business people who bought and sold goods, playing a key role in Mesopotamian commerce.
  10. 13. Rules made by a government or ruler, like Hammurabi's Code, that governed life in ancient Mesopotamia.
  11. 18. A ruler or monarch who held the highest position in ancient Mesopotamian society.