Chapter 4 The Rise of Sumerian CityStates Chapter

Chapter 4: The Rise of Sumerian City-States Chapter 4 Essential Question: How did geographic challenges lead to the rise of city-states in Mesopotamia? Chapter 4 Preview Think of a recent problem or challenge you faced, and think of what you did to solve it. Draw a picture of the problem or challenge in the Problem box below then write a one sentence summary of the problem. In the Solution box, draw a simple illustration to show what you did to solve the problem then write one sentence summary describing how you solved your problem. Problem Sentence Summary: Solution Sentence Summary:

Chapter 4 Vocabulary Directions: Read through each definition. Then sketch and color an image for each vocabulary term. Key Term/Concept Mesopotamia Definition In ancient times, the geographic area located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers - means the land between the rivers Diagram/picture Two of the largest rivers in Southwest Asia that flow from the Mountains of Turkey to Tigris and Euphrates the Persian Gulf; providing a water source River and rich fertile soil to farmers An area of lower Mesopotamia, in the Fertile Crescent, where cities first started to appear Ancient people who lived in the geographic region of Sumerians irrigation system silt levee city-state a means of supplying land with water; this often served the needs of several communities Fine particles of rock A wall of earth built to prevent a river from flooding its banks An early city that was like a small, independent country with its own laws and government