Across
- 2. Large religious structures built in Mesopotamian city-states, thought to connect heaven and earth.
- 4. A large territory under the control of one ruler, like the first one in Mesopotamia.
- 7. The belief in many gods, common in Mesopotamian religion.
- 8. The region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, known as the "Cradle of Civilization."
- 12. Epic of Gilgamesh – The world’s oldest written epic, telling the adventures of a legendary Sumerian king.
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- 1. Gods and goddesses worshiped by ancient peoples, thought to control natural forces.
- 3. The exchange of goods and services that expanded due to Sumerian agricultural surplus.
- 5. King and eventual Emperor of Babylon who created a legal code named after him.
- 6. The first system of writing, developed by the Sumerians using wedge-shaped marks on clay.
- 8. A form of government with a king or queen at the head, first seen in early civilizations.
- 9. The first ancient civilization in Mesopotamia, known for early advancements in agriculture.
- 10. A key principle of Babylonian legal code first introduced by Babylon's first king and emperor., aiming to maintain fairness in society.
- 11. The practice that led to economic growth and trade in Sumer.