Lesson 2.3: The Cradle of Civilization


  • Objective:
    1. Students will be able to describe what a Bronze Age civilization is
    2. Students will identify similarities and differences between Mesopotamian laws, Biblical laws, and our own
    3. Students will be able to explain the role of religion in the daily life of Sumerians
  • Vocabulary: Hammurabi's Code
  • Directions:
    • Get a copy of this worksheet: Worksheet - The Cradle of Civilization
    • Review this presentation, and use it to answer questions 1-9
      • Without an instructor to guide you, some of the answers may not be perfectly clear. Do your best and contact me with any questions (boothb@nv.ccsd.net)
    • Read this handout to learn more about Mesopotamian life, and answer the remaining questions (including the paragraph)