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Sumer was the first civilization and was located in Mesopotamia.
Sumer was the first civilization and was located in Mesopotamia.
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What was the most impressive building in Sumerian cities?
What was the most impressive building in Sumerian cities?
The Sumerian cities were surrounded by a ______ which contained ______ for entry and exit.
The Sumerian cities were surrounded by a ______ which contained ______ for entry and exit.
protective wall, gates
What materials were Sumerian houses primarily constructed from?
What materials were Sumerian houses primarily constructed from?
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Match the Sumerian city feature with its description:
Match the Sumerian city feature with its description:
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Sumer
Sumer
The first civilization formed around 3300 BC in Mesopotamia.
City-state
City-state
A city that governs itself and its surrounding territory.
Ziggurat
Ziggurat
The main temple and city center in Sumerian cities.
Priests' power
Priests' power
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City life structure
City life structure
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Study Notes
Sumerian Civilization
- Formed in 3300 BC in Mesopotamia
- A city-state, similar to a province, with multiple smaller cities
- City-states started with a main city growing larger, with surrounding villages
- Most trade, religion, and training took place in the main city
City Life
- Cities grew gradually in Sumer
- Roads were not well-organized, winding around buildings instead of crossing at 90-degree angles
- Protective walls surrounded cities with gates
- Houses were made of mud, with horizontal beams on vertical posts, and courtyards that were used as fire pits
- Leaf roofs were used to allow smoke to escape
Ziggurat
- The Ziggurat was the most impressive building in each Sumerian city
- Served as both temples and city halls
- Priests worked in Ziggurats
- People sought advice from the gods through priests
- Priests were paid with surplus grains and supplies
- Priests became the most powerful people due to controlling the surplus
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Explore the ancient Sumerian civilization established around 3300 BC in Mesopotamia. This quiz highlights the structure of city-states, daily life, urban planning, and the significance of ziggurats in Sumerian society. Learn about the cultural and religious practices that shaped this early civilization.
