Fertile+Crescent

Introduction:

Towards the beginning of the semester, we learned about the Paleolithic Age and the significance of developing crude stone tools. Then we discussed the neolithic revolution and it's relationship to agriculture, surplus and population growth. This idea of population growth and need for resources led us to inquire about the characteristics of a Civilization – soon leading us to the idea that "geography promotes civilization."

Today, we are going to continue investigating ancient Mesopotamia, in hopes to understand what ideas survived this modern world.

Instructions:

This assignment is due on Monday, September 13th.

1. Go to this [|website.] 2. Download and Complete this:. 3. In a well crafted essay, answer the question at the end.

Essay: What ancient Mesopotamian ideas, beliefs, and innovations played a major role in western society? Why do you suspect they survived throughout time?

ALL answers must be written in Red.