Ancient Mesopotamia

Ancient Mesopotamia Resources

Culture

How was the culture of Ancient Mesopotamians reflected in society?

Supporting Questions to Consider

What were the different cultures in Mesopotamia and and what was life like for them?
What were the natural resources in the area and how were they used to improve the lives of the ancient Mesopotamians?
How did the people celebrate events and express themselves thorough arts and craft?

Topics to Investigate

Daily Life
Food
Celebrations
Art/Music/Dance/Drama

Economy

What factors influenced the production, distribution and consumption of goods in Ancient Mesopotamia?

Supporting Questions to Consider

What were the natural resources in the area and how were they of value to other cultures?
Which other cultures were trading partners with Mesopotamia and what how did that partnership benefit both?
How did ordinary people get the things that they needed in order to survive and thrive?

Topics to Investigate

Trade
Resources
Money
Phoenicians
Geography

Institutions

What was the role of institutions (education, military, government, religion) in Ancient Mesopotamia?

Questions to Consider

What were the different roles for the citizens within the institutions?
How did geography impact the way the institutions operated?
How were different institutions connected?

Topics to Investigate

Religion
Education
Government
Military

Technology

How did technological advances influence Ancient Mesopotamian society and culture?

Supporting Questions to Consider

What natural resources were available to support innovation?
How did geography create a need for technology to advance?
How did the technology help the Mesopotamians solve a problem?

Topics to Investigate

Irrigation
Writing
Hanging Gardens
Architecture

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