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What was a significant consequence of the emergence of agriculture in human history?

  • Development of monumental architecture (correct)
  • Increased mobility of foraging societies
  • Decreased demand for labor
  • Equitable distribution of resources

How did the social structure change as civilizations were established?

  • There was a rise in egalitarian societies
  • Rulers gained power through inherited status
  • Class divisions began to emerge (correct)
  • All individuals contributed equally regardless of class

In foraging societies, what role did women typically play regarding survival?

  • They primarily stayed home to care for children
  • Their contributions were essential for survival (correct)
  • They took on leadership roles over men
  • They were often excluded from resource gathering

What was a primary reason for the establishment of permanent settlements?

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What type of societal problems were exacerbated by the rise of complex civilizations?

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Which of the following best describes the impact of agriculture on human progress?

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What significant threshold did humanity cross with the establishment of agriculture?

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What role did Enlil, the god of storms and air, play in Sumerian belief?

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Which description aligns with the Sumerian perception of their gods?

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How did the Sumerians attempt to ensure protection from the gods?

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What was the fate of souls according to Sumerian belief?

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In what literary work are some of the most detailed accounts of Mesopotamian myths found?

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What geographical feature is most prominent within the coordinates 40°N and 50°E?

<p>The present-day Persian Gulf (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which countries are directly indicated in the content provided?

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At what latitude is the line that passes through the present-day Persian Gulf?

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Which of the following longitudes is closest to the present-day Persian Gulf?

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Which region is directly south of Anatolia as depicted in the content?

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What body of water is located within the coordinates of 50°E?

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Which geographical area can be inferred to experience significant influence from both Iraq and Iran based on the content?

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What is the approximate central coordinate of the Persian Gulf as described?

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Which of the following statements about the geographical representation is accurate?

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Which of the following rivers is associated with the Sumerian civilization?

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What geographical feature is located to the southwest of the Mediterranean Sea in relation to the Sumer Fertile Crescent?

<p>Syrian Desert (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what year was the Persian Gulf larger than it is today?

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Which ancient city is NOT situated within the region of Sumer?

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What was the primary direction of flow of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers?

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Which civilization is directly linked to the city of Agade?

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What is the relationship between the Dead Sea and the Jordan River?

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Which of the following cities was known for being a significant economic center in Sumer?

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What is the primary characteristic of the Fertile Crescent in ancient Mesopotamia?

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What was the significance of the Sumerian civilization?

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What geographical feature has influenced the ancient coastline depicted in the content?

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Which rivers are mentioned as having joined together over time?

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What direction does the content suggest the ancient coastline runs?

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What is indicated by the blue line in the depiction of the ancient coastline?

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At what latitude is the area of focus in the content situated?

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What phenomenon is described regarding the shallow area mentioned in the content?

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Which ancient civilization is most likely linked to the area mentioned in the content?

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What is the primary cause of the changes to the coastline discussed in the content?

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What can be inferred about the ancient coastline's geographical significance?

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What is the likely impact of the Euphrates and Tigris convergence on the local ecology?

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What was a significant factor that led early humans to transition from foraging to farming?

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Which statement best explains the relationship between plants and early human agricultural practices?

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What was one of the outcomes of sedentary foraging communities becoming more aware of their local environments?

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How did early humans ensure the survival of the plants they cultivated?

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What is implied about the effect of agriculture on human civilization in the content?

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What role did climate play in the transition from foraging to farming?

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What was a necessity-driven outcome of living in close proximity to other communities?

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What was the primary purpose of Hammurabi collecting existing rules and judgments into a single code?

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Which statement about the punishments prescribed in Hammurabi's Code is true?

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In the case of theft involving temple property, what did Hammurabi's Code prescribe?

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What would happen to a woman who was found at fault for her husband's neglect according to Hammurabi's Code?

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What was Hammurabi's most notable legacy?

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What primary purpose did the Sumerians have for constructing irrigation ditches?

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Which material did the Sumerians NOT receive through trade?

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What was a necessary component for the Sumerians to construct their extensive irrigation systems?

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Which factor best explains the development of city walls in Sumer?

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Which statement accurately represents the trade activities of Sumerians?

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What challenge did the Sumerians face that necessitated the development of irrigation?

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What type of cooperation was essential for the Sumerians' community projects?

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The construction of city walls in Sumer reflected what aspect of their society?

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Which of the following best describes the relationship between leadership and successful irrigation projects in Sumer?

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Which of the following statements accurately captures the essence of Sumerian trade?

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What was a potential negative consequence of settled agricultural societies in relation to health?

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How did the establishment of farming impact social roles, particularly regarding women?

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What does the phrase 'the age-old struggle of the “haves” and the “have-nots”' refer to in the context of agricultural societies?

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What was a key societal change that came with the introduction of farming?

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What did the specialization of occupations in agricultural societies allow individuals to do?

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What impact did the domestication of animals have on settled societies?

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In which way did foraging communities differ from settled agricultural communities regarding possessions?

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What risk is associated with relying heavily on a single food source, as seen in agricultural practices?

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What was one reason historians view the introduction of farming positively?

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What was a defining feature of Sumerian city-states that distinguished them from earlier human societies?

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Which role did the ziggurat serve in Sumerian society beyond being a place of worship?

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How did the Sumerians view the role of priests in relation to agricultural success?

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Which of the following cities was NOT a Sumerian city-state?

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What aspect of Sumerian civilization laid the groundwork for future societies?

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The Sumerians developed what type of independent political structure within their cities?

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What was the primary agricultural focus of Sumerian city-states?

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What role did the temple priests hold in Sumerian cities?

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What is one reason Sumerians are regarded as one of the first civilizations?

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Which of these characteristics does NOT describe a typical Sumerian city?

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Flashcards

Foraging Societies

Groups of people who obtained food by gathering wild plants and hunting animals.

Role of Elders

In foraging societies, elders or respected leaders often played a significant role in guiding the group.

Equality in Foraging Societies

Everyone in foraging societies contributed, leading to a relatively equal distribution of resources.

Impact of Agriculture

The development of agriculture marked a significant shift, leading to the emergence of complex societies, civilizations, and unequal distribution of resources.

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Rise of Civilizations

Settlements based on agriculture led to the development of complex civilizations with specialized roles, infrastructure, and social structures.

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Inequality and Warfare

With agriculture came the rise of inequality, as some individuals gained control of resources and power, leading to conflict and warfare.

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Women's Roles in Foraging Societies

Foraging women played a crucial role in providing for their communities. Unlike sedentary societies, they weren't always limited to domestic tasks.

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40°N

Represents a line of latitude that runs horizontally across the map, indicating a position 40 degrees north of the equator.

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50°E

Represents a line of longitude that runs vertically across the map, indicating a position 50 degrees east of the prime meridian.

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Present-day Persian Gulf

A large body of water located in southwest Asia, bordered by Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman, and Bahrain.

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Anatolia

A large peninsula in western Asia, located in Turkey, known for its diverse geography and historical significance.

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Iraq

A country located in Western Asia, bordering the Persian Gulf and known for its oil reserves and ancient history.

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Iran

A country in Western Asia known for its large oil reserves, diverse culture, and ancient history.

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S. Arabia

A country located in Western Asia, bordering the Persian Gulf and known for its oil reserves and vast desert landscapes.

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sp

Shortened abbreviation for "Spain" on the map.

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ia

Shortened abbreviation for "India" on the map.

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Ancient Coastline

The original shoreline of a region, which may have changed over time due to factors like river deposits or sea level changes.

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Tigris and Euphrates Rivers

Two major rivers in Mesopotamia, essential for agriculture and the development of early civilizations.

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Shallow Area

A region of land near the coast that is not very deep, often filled with water.

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Sea Level Changes

Fluctuations in the average height of the ocean's surface, which can impact coastlines and landforms.

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Ancient Mesopotamia

A fertile region located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, known for its early civilizations and advancements.

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Fertile Land

Land rich in nutrients, suitable for agriculture and producing abundant crops.

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Pe (Akkadian)

A word in the Akkadian language, meaning "sea" or "ocean."

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Impact on Coastline

The changes to the shape and position of a coastline due to factors like river deposits or sea level changes.

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Over Time

Changes happening gradually and across a long period.

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Fertile Crescent

A region in the Middle East known for its fertile land, where early civilizations developed due to favorable conditions for agriculture.

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Sumer

An ancient civilization that emerged in Mesopotamia around 3500 BC, known for its city-states, writing, and advancements in agriculture.

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Akkadian Empire

A powerful empire that emerged in Mesopotamia around 2300 BC, uniting Sumerian city-states under the rule of Sargon the Great.

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Babylon

An ancient city-state in Mesopotamia, known for its powerful rulers like Hammurabi and its famous hanging gardens.

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Lagash

An ancient city-state in Mesopotamia, known for its advancements in irrigation and its struggles for power with other city-states.

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Persian Gulf

A large body of water located in the Middle East, connected to the Indian Ocean.

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Dead Sea

A large salt lake known for its high salinity, located in the Middle East between Israel and Jordan.

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Enlil

The powerful Sumerian god of storms and air, feared for his destructive power.

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Ugallu

Protective demons in Sumerian mythology tasked with safeguarding humans from evil spirits.

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Sumerian Gods' Nature

Sumerian gods were believed to be immortal and all-powerful, but also shared human characteristics like love, conflict, and parenting.

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Sumerian Gods' Anger

Sumerian gods were feared for their unpredictable wrath, which could strike cities with fire, floods, or enemies.

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Sumerian Afterlife

The Sumerians believed in a bleak, joyless afterlife called the ‘land of no return,' where souls received dust and clay as sustenance.

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Foraging vs. Farming

Early humans used to gather food from the environment (foraging). As populations grew, they transitioned to producing their own food (farming) due to limited resources and increased competition.

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Migration and Population Growth

Humans migrated and spread globally, leading to more competition for resources and ultimately the need to change their food production methods.

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How did Farming Begin?

People began experimenting with planting and growing food after observing natural plant growth patterns in various environments.

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Selective Breeding

Humans started to choose the best plants for farming, favoring those that were tastier, easier to grow, and produced more food.

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Farming's Impact on Humans

Farming led to a dependence on specific crops for food and a change in lifestyle, with humans actively managing their environment.

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Farming and 'Civilization'

The transition to farming allowed for the development of complex societies, infrastructure, and eventually, civilizations.

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The Benefits of Farming

Farming provided stable food sources, supporting larger populations, and, in turn, enabled specialized roles in society.

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Surplus Food

When there is more food produced than what is needed for immediate consumption.

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Specialization in Occupations

People focusing on specific skills and jobs, like pottery, metalwork, or trade, instead of everyone farming.

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Cities and Civilization

The growth of large settlements with specialized roles, government, architecture, and writing, made possible by surplus food.

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Downside of Farming: Diseases

Living in one place with animals led to increased disease spread due to waste accumulation and close contact.

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Farming and Inequality

Settled agriculture led to land ownership, wealth accumulation, and social division between those who had a lot and those who did not.

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Foraging Societies and Possessions

Foragers were nomadic, had few possessions, and there was less envy or inequality because everyone moved around.

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Public Sphere

Areas of society where men were more active, outside of the home, such as in politics or business.

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Gender Inequality

The division of roles and power based on gender, often favoring men in farming societies.

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Hammurabi's Code

A set of laws created by Babylonian king Hammurabi, engraving punishments for crimes. These laws were inscribed on stone pillars and placed throughout his empire.

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Punishments based on social class

In Hammurabi's Code, the severity of punishments for crimes varied depending on the social status of the victim. A crime against a wealthy person would result in a harsher punishment than the same crime against a commoner.

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What was the purpose of making the punishments public?

By publishing Hammurabi's Code and making it accessible to all, the king aimed to unify the diverse groups within his empire by establishing clear rules and consequences for everyone.

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What is an example of Hammurabi's Code?

One example: 'If a man put out the eye of another man, his eye shall be put out.' This principle of 'an eye for an eye' reflects the code's harsh and often brutal punishments.

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Why did Hammurabi collect existing laws?

Hammurabi aimed to establish a unified legal system for his empire, which included diverse groups with varying customs and traditions. By collecting existing rules and judgments, he aimed to create a standardized code that would apply to everyone.

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Tigris & Euphrates Valleys

The fertile region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, known for its ancient civilizations, including Sumer and Babylon.

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Persian Gulf Coastline Change

The gradual shifting of the Persian Gulf coastline over time, likely due to natural processes like river deposits and sea level fluctuations.

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Sumerian Solutions

Methods developed by ancient Sumerians to address water needs, defense, and resource acquisition, including irrigation, city walls, and trade.

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Sumerian Irrigation

A system of ditches dug by the Sumerians to carry water from rivers to fields, allowing them to cultivate crops and ensure a surplus.

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Sumerian City Walls

Fortified walls constructed by Sumerians using mud bricks to protect their cities from invaders.

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Sumerian Trade

The exchange of goods between Sumerians and other peoples, with Sumerians trading grain, cloth, and tools for resources like stone, wood, and metal.

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Sumerian Organization

The need for coordinated efforts and leadership among Sumerians to construct large-scale projects like irrigation systems.

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Sumerian Leadership

The role of leaders in planning and overseeing Sumerian projects, crucial for organizing and managing resources.

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Sumerian Solutions Summarized

Three key solutions developed by the Sumerians: irrigation for water, city walls for defense, and trade for resources.

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City-State

A self-governing city that controls the surrounding lands and forms an independent entity.

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Ziggurat

A massive, stepped tower in the middle of Sumerian cities, dedicated to the gods and used for rituals and ceremonies.

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Temple Priests

Religious leaders in Sumer who held control over the government and acted as intermediaries between the people and the gods.

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Sumerian Culture

The unique way of life in ancient Sumer, known for its advancements in cities, specialized work, and record-keeping.

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What were the five defining characteristics of Sumerian civilization?

Sumerian civilization was distinguished by its advanced cities, specialized workers, complex institutions, record keeping, and improved technology.

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What role did ziggurats play in Sumerian city-states?

Ziggurats served as both places of worship and centers of power, where priests managed the city's affairs and appealed to the gods for its well-being.

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Why were temple priests so influential in Sumerian society?

Farmers believed their crops depended on the gods' blessings, so priests, who were seen as intermediaries with the gods, held power.

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How did Sumerian city-states function?

Sumerian city-states operated like independent countries, each with its own government, laws, and rulers.

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What makes Sumerians stand out in history?

The Sumerians were among the first to establish a civilization with advanced cities, specialized work, and a complex system of governance and record-keeping.

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Why were laws necessary in early Sumerian society?

As cities grew and conflicts arose over resources like land and water, laws were needed to settle disputes and maintain order.

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Study Notes

Key Terms

  • City-state: An independent city that controls the surrounding land.
  • Civilization: A complex society with advanced features such as cities, writing, specialized labor, and organized government.
  • Culture: The shared beliefs, customs, practices, and values of a group of people.
  • Cultural diffusion: The spread of ideas, beliefs, and customs from one culture to another.
  • Domestication: The process of taming wild plants and animals for human use.
  • Dynasty: A series of rulers from the same family.
  • Empire: A large territory governed by one ruler or government.
  • Epidemic: A widespread outbreak of a disease.
  • Feudalism: A political system where rulers grant land to nobles in exchange for loyalty and military service.
  • Hunter-gatherer: People who obtain food by hunting animals and gathering plants.
  • Mandate of Heaven: The belief that a ruler's authority comes from the gods.
  • Matriarchy: A society where women hold primary power or authority.
  • Migration: The movement of people from one place to another.
  • Nomad(ic): People who move from place to place seasonally or in search of resources.
  • Patriarchy: A society where men hold primary power or authority.
  • Sedentism: Settling in one permanent place.
  • Polytheism: Belief in many gods.
  • Monotheism: Belief in one god.
  • Atheism: Lack of belief in gods.

Relevant Social Studies Academic Vocabulary

  • Climate: Weather patterns over a long period of time.
  • Ecological: Relating to the environment.
  • Ideology: A system of ideas and beliefs.
  • Geography/Geographic: Relating to the Earth's surface and its features.
  • Physical Map: A map that shows the physical features of a place (e.g., mountains, rivers, plains).
  • Political Map: A map that shows the political boundaries of a place (e.g., countries, states, cities).
  • Topographic Map: A map that shows the elevation of a place.

Early River Valley Civilizations

  • The first civilizations developed in river valleys due to fertile soil and abundant water, providing suitable resources for agriculture.
  • Early civilizations faced similar environmental challenges, such as flooding or drought and relied on human organization and technological innovation to overcome these challenges.
  • Early civilizations developed sophisticated agricultural techniques like irrigation to increase food production which led to larger population growth and development of cities.
  • Cities enabled specialized labor which increased development of trade, writing and organization.
  • Civilizations developed organized government: laws, taxation, administration for safety and stability.
  • Some early civilizations developed complex religious beliefs and practices focused on interpreting the natural world, and the forces of nature.
  • The development of writing systems helped record events, track resources, and pass knowledge, facilitating the growth and development of civilizations.
  • Cultural and technological advancements are common across early civilizations.
  • Civilizations were not static, they rose and fell undergoing periods of expansion and decline.
  • City-states, like those in Sumer, were independent cities with surrounding territories.
  • Some city-states developed into empires that controlled vast lands, integrating various cultures.
  • Rulers in some early civilizations claimed their power derived from divine authority, such as the Mandate of Heaven.
  • Organized religious systems emerged with temples and priests playing a significant role in governance and daily life.
  • Features of civilization, like agriculture, complex social structures, cities, writing, and technology, can appear in different combinations in early civilizations.

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