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Why did the Sumerians develop an irrigation system?
Why did the Sumerians develop an irrigation system?
- To prevent flooding during the spring.
- To improve their ability to grow crops. (correct)
- To transport goods across their empire.
- To create a system of interconnected canals for trade.
What makes the Sumerian civilization significant to our understanding of history?
What makes the Sumerian civilization significant to our understanding of history?
- Their ability to build large, complex structures using mud bricks.
- Their invention of the wheel.
- Their development of a sophisticated system of writing.
- All of the above. (correct)
What is the primary reason why the Sumerian civilization was located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers?
What is the primary reason why the Sumerian civilization was located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers?
- The rivers provided a source of fresh water for drinking and irrigation.
- The fertile soil near the rivers allowed for successful agriculture.
- The rivers provided natural barriers against invaders.
- All of the above. (correct)
The Sumerians' method of creating mud bricks is most similar to which of these modern construction techniques?
The Sumerians' method of creating mud bricks is most similar to which of these modern construction techniques?
Based on the text, what can be inferred about the Sumerian culture?
Based on the text, what can be inferred about the Sumerian culture?
Flashcards
Sumerian civilization start
Sumerian civilization start
The Sumerian civilization began 5,500 years ago.
Location of Mesopotamia
Location of Mesopotamia
Mesopotamia was located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.
Flooding in Sumer
Flooding in Sumer
Sumerians experienced floods during spring.
Sumerian irrigation system
Sumerian irrigation system
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Sumerian invention of the wheel
Sumerian invention of the wheel
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Study Notes
Sumerian Civilization
- Sumerian civilization emerged approximately 5,500 years ago.
- Mesopotamia was located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.
- Sumerians faced spring floods.
- To manage flooding, Sumerians constructed irrigation systems and dug ditches.
- An important Sumerian invention was the wheel.
- Sumerian cities were built from mud bricks.
- Mud bricks were made by placing mud into molds and allowing them to dry under the sun.
- Sumerian cities are studied due to their impressive art, rich culture, and intricate writing system.
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