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Eight features of mesopotamia - Coggle Diagram
Eight features of mesopotamia
Record keeping
Cuneiform was the earliest known writing system. It was developed around 3000 BCE in Mesopotamia. They recorded important events.
Advanced technology
They utilized bronze, metal, and copper. They also invented agriculture.
Public works
An example of public works is how they built city walls to defend themselves from attacks and roads to walk on
Cities
Sumerian cities are surrounded by fields of wheat and barley. They shared the same culture but had different governments and rulers.
Job specialization/Social classes
People were ranked by their jobs and wealth. The lowest ranking social class were the slaves. The most paying job was being a priest. The most common job was a farmer
Art and architecture
Mesopotamian sculptures were predominantly created for religious and political purposes.
Central governments
Mesopotamia was ruled by kings. Each city had their own king.
Complex religion
Sumerians believed that many different gods controlled the various forces in nature.
