Ancient Mesopotamian Government and Geography

by Laura La Bella

Overview

We often think of ancient times as simpler and more basic, but the ancient Mesopotamians were a complex society, in which people used their geography to their advantage. This informative resource explores the rise of the city-state as well as what led to their development, including the heights and densities of the buildings and levels of government. Readers will also learn how city-states differ from simple settlements. This thoroughly researched volume also delves into Mesopotamian empires and how the ancient Mesopotamians governed, such as by using a set of laws called the Code of Hammurabi.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781477789100
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	07/30/2016
Series:	Spotlight On the Rise and Fall of Ancient Civilizations Series
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.25(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	1090L (what's this?)
Age Range:	11 - 14 Years

Table of Contents

Geography and Government: Shaping a Civilization 4

What is a Civilization? 6

Where was Mesopotamia? 8

Two Major Contributions 10

Of North and South 12

The Fertile Crescent: Nutrient Soil for Good Farming 14

Life Along the Rivers 16

Living in the Desert 18

The Ancient Canal System 20

Government 22

Religion, Culture, and the City-States 24

Akkadian Empire 28

Babylonian Empire 30

Assyrian Empire 32

Neo-Babylonian Empire 34

Temples, Kings, and Gods 36

Warfare: The Struggle for Power 38

The Historical Influence of Mesopotamia 40

Glossary 42

For More Information 43

For Further Reading 45

Bibliography 46

Index 47