Ancient Mesopotamia
Claire Donovan, Marcia Smith, Ann Marie Dlott, Riitta Bolton, Neal Riley, Rita Innamorati, Laura Sweeney, and Terri Caffelle, Shrewsbury Public Schools, MA
Original Text © Shrewsbury Public Schools

Ancient Mesopotamia provides information on the geography of the region and the important role that geographical location plays in the success of a civilization. Students are also introduced to the culture of Mesopotamia through their monumental buildings, the ziggurats, their clothing, their government and their religion. Some class activities are suggested.

• Geography
• Religion
• Economics
• Clothing
• Achievements
• Classroom Activities
• Resources
• On the Web