(Originais Teachy 2023) - Question Medium of History

Mesopotamia, located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, was the cradle of several ancient civilizations, such as the Sumerians, Akkadians, Babylonians, Assyrians, and Persians. The city-states were independent political units, governed by a king or ruler and administered by a bureaucracy of scribes. The social hierarchy included nobility, clergy, merchants, artisans, and peasants. The cultural and technological contributions of these civilizations include cuneiform writing, the Code of Hammurabi, advancements in mathematics, the wheel, and monumental architecture such as ziggurats and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. The geographical location of Mesopotamia, with fertile soils and natural resources, allowed for the development of agriculture and the establishment of sedentary communities. The presence of rivers facilitated trade and communication between city-states, promoting cultural exchange and political alliances. The cultural and technological legacy of these civilizations is still relevant and influences our current society.