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Sumerians (What (1) irrigation (before: hunter-gatherers (hunt animals,…
Sumerians
What
1) irrigation
built canals and levee
levee: walls to stop flooding
divert water
developed into agriculture
steady way to produce food
before: hunter-gatherers
hunt animals
gather berries
biggest concern is their food source
2) division of labor
do different jobs
pot making, metal working, weaving, building, etc
3) develop cities
built
ziggurats
temples for worshiping god
cities around them
dozen city states
common
language, culture
different
god/goddess, ruler
ruled by ensi
king-like figure
control military
keep an eye on trade
judges
preside over (be in charge of) religious ceremonies
4) Writing system
developments
tokens
symbols
cuneiform
system of law
5) number system
based on 60
divided hour into 60 min.
circle - 360degrees
6) Wheels
transport goods
Who
inhabitants of Sumer
Sumer
between two rivers
Tigris
Euphrates
frequent flooding
now known as Iraq
one of the oldest civilizations
5300 B.C.E
How
conquered by neighboring groups