Government and Economy of Mesopotamia
The Government of Mesopotamia is called a Theocracy. A Theocracy a form of government in which the Gods are recognized as the supreme civil ruler, the God's laws being interpreted by the ruler. The ruler is the King.
Mesopotamia`s Economy was based on agriculture.The main crop was barley. Barley was used as Payment and daily Rations. Barley was also the basis for the natural beverage: beer. Other products are oil , flax ,and wheat products. Heards of sheep and goats graze the meadows. They had cattle Pastures when sufficient water is available. Wool production was large and converted to an assortment of textile fabrics. The extreme south of Mesopotamia has always had a different economy one example is fishing.
Mesopotamia`s Economy was based on agriculture.The main crop was barley. Barley was used as Payment and daily Rations. Barley was also the basis for the natural beverage: beer. Other products are oil , flax ,and wheat products. Heards of sheep and goats graze the meadows. They had cattle Pastures when sufficient water is available. Wool production was large and converted to an assortment of textile fabrics. The extreme south of Mesopotamia has always had a different economy one example is fishing.