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The River Valley Civilisation: Mesopotamian Civilisation

ICSE · Class 6 · History & Civics

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Overview

The Mesopotamian Civilisation was one of the earliest and most advanced civilisations in human history. It developed around 4000 BCE between the rivers Tigris and Euphrates, in what is now modern-day Iraq. The word 'Mesopotamia' means 'land between rivers' in Greek. This civilisation laid the founda

Key Concepts

A civilisation is a society

A civilisation is a society that has advanced beyond basic survival needs. It includes cities, writing, government, religion, trade, and art. Mesopota

Mesopotamia was located between the Tigris

Mesopotamia was located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in Western Asia (modern Iraq). The fertile land and water supply supported agriculture

Mesopotamian society was divided into three

Mesopotamian society was divided into three classes: (1) Priests, officials, and warriors; (2) Businessmen, professionals, and skilled workers; (3) Sl

The Sumerians invented cuneiform

The Sumerians invented cuneiform, one of the earliest writing systems. It used wedge-shaped marks on clay tablets and was written with a reed stylus.

King Hammurabi of Babylon created 282

King Hammurabi of Babylon created 282 laws carved on a stone pillar. The laws followed 'an eye for an eye' and applied differently based on social cla

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the meaning and characteristics of a civilisation
  • Locate Mesopotamia geographically and identify its major regions
  • Describe the social structure and family life in Mesopotamia
  • Explain the importance of religion, art, and architecture
  • Recognise the achievements in writing, law, and science

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Key topics in The River Valley Civilisation: Mesopotamian Civilisation include Mesopotamian Civilisation: Key Components and Features, Timeline of the Mesopotamian Civilisation, Mesopotamian Civilisation Overview. These are the concepts ICSE Class 6 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
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