G.R.A.P.E.S of Mesopotamia

G.R.A.P.E.S of Mesopotamia

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  • Slide: 1
  • Im good and I know that the Tigris and Euphrates rivers create an area called the Fertile Crescent which has Fertile ground perfect for agriculture so people could farm
  • Hi how are you and do you know anything about the Tigris and Euphrates rivers?
  • The Tigris and Euphrates rivers created fertile ground called the Fertile Crescent this allowed agriculture which on good years created a surplus of grains that could be sold or rationed/eaten. The rivers also gave water to the people.
  • Slide: 2
  • "Well I know the gods influence everything. For example, if a river flooded it was because of the Enki the god of water so if s flood destroyed all the crops it was because Enki got mad".
  • Hello do you know anything about this religion?
  • The Mesopotamian religion was a polytheistic religion and they believed each god was responsible for something. So if a storm came and destroyed all the crops it would be because of Enlil the god of air and wind so they prayed to the gods so it wouldn't happen.
  • Slide: 3
  • "Hi do you know anything about the achievements of Mesopotamia"
  • "Yea I know that Mesopotamians have made the wheel, writing and many more"
  • Mesopotamians have made a lot of lasting achievements such as agriculture which have affected the world in so much ways. These inventions also helped mesopotamians such as agriculture providing food.