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Hello there. I studied Mesopotamia a couple years ago and have done some extra research to ensure accuracy. I've answered to the best of my ability, I hope this helps you!

I am the strange type of writing found on old bricks in southern Mesopotamia. What am I?

Cuneiform

*Cuneiform was one of the first forms of writing developed by the ancient Sumerians. Do not confuse this with hieroglyphics, as that is a formal writing system developed by the Egyptians.

I am the Italian scholar who went to southern Mesopotamia to look for proof that the old stories were true. Who am I?

 Pietro della Valle

* Pietro della Valle traveled the world during the Renaissance era. He explored the Middle East, the holy land, etc.

I am the mounds in Mesopotamia that rose up above the flatness of the land. What am I?

Iran.

I am the place that held the key to unlocking cuneiform writing. Where am I?

Persia.

*This is now modern day Iran.

I am the king who carved a message in three languages, which eventually helped scholars decipher ancient messages. Who am I?

Darius.

*Darius I was the fourth king of the Persian Achaemenid Empire

I am the pieces of pottery, tablets, helmets and spears found at an ancient site. What am I?

Artifacts.

I spent twelve years excavating the Sumerian city of Ur. Who am I?

Sir Leonard Woolley

*Sir Leonard Woolley was a British Archaeologist well known for his excavations in Ur.

I am the place that is home to ancient Sumer. Where am I?

Tells.

Not too sure about this last one, use your best judgement!

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hey man i never said i was right

but im a great guesser

the expansion of the rule of empires over other territories took place as a result of several reasons including economic, ethnocentric, political, and religious, and exploratory purposes.

in terms of economic purposes: imperial governments aimed to maximize profits and with that purpose they neeeded cheap labor, access to or control of markets to sell or buy products. they also desired to find natural resources (precious metals and land). in the awake of   industrial revolution, dependent colonies provided the necessary raw materials that european factories and market needed to manufacture products.  

ethnocentric: many territories were conquered by imperial territories in an attempt to spread their cultures, values and belief as they considered them to be superior. in the late 19th century, for example, european powers held   the racist belief that inferior races should be conquered in order to “civilize” them.

political: another reason that drove conquer and expansion was patriotism and growing imperial power. it refers to national prestige, pride, and security. empires sought strategic territory to ensure access for their navies and armies around the world.

religious: the aim of converting new member of other religions was another factor that prompted expansion.   christian missionaries from europe established churches in conquered territories during the nineteenth century. thus, they spread western cultural values. furthermore, the imperial nation’s language was spread as well, through educational and religious interactions.

exploratory: imperial nations or their citizens aimed to explore territory that was unknown to them,   for different purposes including medical or scientific research, however, at the very   beginning, they did it to embark on adventure. furthermore, imperial explorers sought to discover, map, and claim territory before their imperial competition did, for national and personal glory as well as to realize the imperialist goal of expansion.