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Civilization - Coggle Diagram
Civilization
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Cities Emerge
The first Mesopotamian city was Uruk. Uruk had a population of more than 40,000 people. Other early cities were Ur, Lagash, and Nippur. Some cities grew large and powerful. They became the world’s first city-states. A city-stat
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Trade
Each city-state was a center of trade. Southern Mesopotamia had fertile soil, but it had little wood or stone and no metal ores
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Social Classes
The Sumerians developed a social order with three classes. People of each class had distinct roles within Sumerian society. Ruling Family ( Leading officials - High Priest)
Priests / Scribes/ Merchants / Artisans Peasant farmers
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Religion
Temples as pyramid- shaped brick called" Ziggurats" "The Ziggurat of Ur" honor the moon god, Nanna
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Gods control every aspect of life ( rain , wind and elements of nature )
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Agriculture
Soil, rich and fertil farmers grow grains and vegetables also raised sheep, goats and cattle
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