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What did the early laws in Mesopotamia primarily address?

  • Creation of an educational curriculum
  • Protection from foreign invasions
  • Trade regulations among city-states
  • Settlement of disputes over land and water distribution (correct)

What role did the ziggurat play in Sumerian cities?

  • A marketplace for economic transactions
  • A place of worship and administration (correct)
  • A center for artistic expression
  • A military stronghold for defense

Which characteristic is NOT associated with Sumerian civilization?

  • Advanced cities
  • Complex institutions
  • Nomadic lifestyle (correct)
  • Specialized workers

How did the Sumerians' belief in the gods impact their societal structure?

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What formed the basis of a Sumerian city-state?

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Which Sumerian city-state is known for being the center of Sumerian culture?

<p>Ur (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of record-keeping in Sumerian civilization?

<p>Enabled the management of agricultural production and trade (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following Sumerian city-states is not mentioned in the content?

<p>Assur (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary crop that farmers in southern Mesopotamia grew due to the fertile silt left by receding floodwaters?

<p>Wheat (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the significant environmental challenges faced by the Sumerians when settling in southern Mesopotamia?

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Which of these resources were particularly scarce for the early settlers in Sumer?

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What advantage did the fertile land provide to the settlers in southern Mesopotamia?

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By what time period did the Sumerians begin to establish their civilization in southern Mesopotamia?

<p>3300 B.C. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role did the elder or respected leader play in foraging societies?

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What was one major consequence of the emergence of agriculture?

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How did class divisions arise in established civilizations?

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What was a limitation for women in foraging societies regarding childbirth?

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What were some achievements resulting from the transition to settled agricultural societies?

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What negative outcomes accompanied the advancements following the rise of agriculture?

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What aspect of progress accelerated due to the exchange of ideas and innovations?

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What marked the threshold humanity crossed with the advent of agriculture?

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What was the primary economic role of the majority of ordinary Sumerian people?

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Which group occupied the highest level in Sumerian society?

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What was one consequence of the surplus of food generated by farming?

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How did Sumerian women differ from women in many later civilizations?

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How did farming contribute to health issues within settled communities?

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What technology did Sumerians invent that was essential for transportation?

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What was one of the general purposes for which Sumerians developed arithmetic and geometry?

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What is one social impact of the transition from foraging to farming?

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What was one source of slavery in Sumerian society?

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Why did farming make it difficult to maintain a healthy environment?

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What does the emergence of cities indicate about the effects of farming?

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What was a notable feature of Sumerian technology concerning their agricultural practices?

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In what way could debt slaves in Sumerian society improve their situation?

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How did farming impact women’s roles in society?

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Which of the following was a negative effect of farming on food security?

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What was a likely cause of the 'haves' and 'have-nots' divide in farming societies?

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What was the primary reason military leaders began to gain permanent control of standing armies?

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What is the term used to describe a series of rulers from a single family?

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Which of the following best describes cultural diffusion as mentioned in the content?

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What did the surplus food produced by Sumerian farmers mainly enable them to do?

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What characterized Sumerian religion based on the content?

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How did the Sumerians manage to grow their city-states by 2500 B.C.?

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What was the immediate role of a city commander during times of war according to the content?

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What challenge did the Sumerians face that influenced their civilizational developments?

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What primarily drove early humans to settle in one area during the Agricultural Revolution?

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What was a consequence of increased populations during the transition to farming?

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What significant change occurred approximately 10,000 years ago that influenced human lifestyles?

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Which option accurately reflects challenges faced by sedentary foragers as their numbers grew?

<p>Rapid innovations could not sustain food demand (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one underlying question that historians have about the shift to farming?

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What factor is often overlooked when analyzing the benefits of the Agricultural Revolution?

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How did early humans adapt to the newly available food sources during the Agricultural Revolution?

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How did early agricultural practices influence human mobility?

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What form of government characterized Sumerian city-states during their earliest development?

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Which statement best describes the structure of Sumerian city-states?

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What was one of the consequences of a bad harvest in settled agricultural societies?

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Which characteristic is foundational to Sumer's sophisticated civilization?

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How did the introduction of farming affect societal roles regarding gender?

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What was the primary purpose of the ziggurat in Sumerian city-states?

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Which agricultural products were most commonly cultivated by Sumerian farmers?

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What aspect of settled life increased the likelihood of disease transmission?

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What was one positive impact historians associate with the establishment of farming?

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How did the Sumerians likely view the relationship between their agricultural success and religion?

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What feature helped define the roads of early Sumerian cities?

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Which factor did not exacerbate social inequality in agricultural societies?

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What social role did the priests serve in the context of Sumerian agriculture?

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What did the surplus of food enable within early settled societies?

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What was a significant challenge faced by communities as they transitioned to agriculture?

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How did farming impact the relationship between people and their environment?

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What was the primary intention behind Hammurabi’s creation of a uniform code of laws?

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What does Hammurabi’s Code suggest about the social class system in his society?

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Which aspect of Hammurabi’s Code reflects the values of ancient Babylonian society?

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How was Hammurabi’s Code disseminated throughout his empire?

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What outcome is most likely if a thief could not repay for stolen goods according to Hammurabi’s law?

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Which of the following illustrates a specific law regarding family relations in Hammurabi's Code?

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What type of punishment does Hammurabi’s Code outline for causing injury to a person's eye?

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Which of these best defines the implications of Hammurabi's law regarding theft from public entities?

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What advantage did the domestication of animals provide for agricultural societies?

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How did the establishment of agriculture influence storage needs?

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What was one significant public health concern associated with farming?

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Which societal change was a direct result of the agricultural surplus?

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What distinguishes the diets of foragers compared to farmers?

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What was an essential consequence of collective learning in early agricultural societies?

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Which factor posed a significant risk to the stability of agricultural societies?

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In what way did the rise of agriculture impact social hierarchies?

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What was one requirement for a man to avoid being punished for making an unfounded accusation of a capital crime?

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Which of the following summarizes the intent of the Code of Hammurabi as it relates to justice?

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How did Hammurabi describe himself in relation to his people's welfare?

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What was a potential penalty for an accuser in the event that their accusation was unsuccessful?

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In the context of marriage laws in Hammurabi's code, what was the status of a woman afflicted with disease?

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Which statement reflects the significance of Hammurabi's code in terms of legal procedures?

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What aspect of justice does Hammurabi’s code emphasize for individuals engaged in legal disputes?

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What role did the introduction of Hammurabi's code serve for the society of the Babylonian Empire?

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Flashcards

Silt

A thick layer of mud left behind by receding floodwaters.

Fertile Crescent

A crescent-shaped region in the Middle East known for its rich soil and early civilizations.

Sumerians

A group of people who arrived in Mesopotamia around 3300 B.C. and established a civilization.

Unpredictable Flooding

Unreliable and sometimes destructive flooding events in the Mesopotamian region.

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Limited Resources

Sumerian settlements were limited in terms of natural resources like building materials.

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Foraging Societies

Groups of people who survive by gathering wild plants and hunting animals. They move around frequently to find food.

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Role of Elders

In foraging societies, elders or respected leaders played a significant role in organizing the group and ensuring survival.

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Equal Contribution

All members of foraging societies contributed to the group's survival, regardless of gender.

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Agriculture's Impact

Agriculture marked a significant shift in human history, leading to settled lifestyles, complex civilizations, and advanced technology.

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Civilization's Rise

As people settled down and cultivated land, complex civilizations emerged with cities, governments, and social structures.

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Class Divisions

With agriculture came wealth and power, leading to social stratification and inequality between different groups.

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Impact on Gender Roles

Agriculture changed gender roles, often confining women to domestic duties while men took on agriculture.

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Consequences of Progress

Along with advancements, agriculture brought about problems like inequality, warfare, and disease outbreaks.

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Surplus of Food

Having more food than needed for immediate survival, allowing for specialization in other jobs beyond farming.

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Specialization

Focusing on specific skills or jobs, leading to the development of professions and trades.

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Rise of Cities

The emergence of urban centers with a diverse population, fueled by food surplus and specialization.

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Farming vs Foraging

Farming provides a stable food source, but is vulnerable to disasters. Foraging offers flexibility, but requires constant movement.

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Negative Effects of Farming

Farming can lead to disease spread due to settled communities and animal domestication.

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Farming and Inequality

Farming contributes to class and gender divisions due to land ownership and labor roles.

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Government and Civilization

Surplus food and specialization lead to organized societies with governments, architecture, and writing.

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Public and Private Spheres

The division of roles between men and women, with men participating in public life while women focus on domestic duties.

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City-state

An independent city and its surrounding land, functioning like a country.

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Ziggurat

A tall, pyramid-shaped temple structure in Sumerian cities, used for religious ceremonies and administration.

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Temple Priests

Religious leaders in Sumerian city-states, who held significant power and managed important aspects of city life.

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What were the five key characteristics that set Sumer apart from earlier societies?

  1. Advanced cities, 2. Specialized workers, 3. Complex institutions, 4. Record keeping, 5. Improved technology
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What is a key difference between the cities of Sumer?

While sharing the same culture, each Sumerian city developed its own government and ruler.

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What was the role of the ziggurat in Sumerian cities?

The ziggurat was a place of worship, served as a city hall, and the priests managed the irrigation system from it.

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How did the Sumerian farmers view the temple priests?

Farmers believed priest's blessings were necessary for successful crops, making the priests crucial intermediaries with the gods.

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What did the Sumerian civilization build upon?

Sumerian civilization was foundational for later peoples in the same region. They innovated and others built upon their advancements.

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Military Leaders Gaining Power

In ancient Sumer, military leaders gained power due to frequent city-state wars. Initially, their power was temporary, but as wars became more common, people and priests granted them permanent control of armies and eventually, rulership of city-states.

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Dynasties

A dynasty is a series of rulers from a single family, where power is passed down from father to son.

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Cultural Diffusion

The spread of ideas or products from one culture to another.

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Polytheism

The belief in more than one god.

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Sumerian Civilization

The Sumerians developed a highly advanced civilization characterized by city-states, agriculture, trade, and sophisticated religious beliefs.

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What did Sumer's surplus food allow?

Sumer's surplus food allowed for long-distance trade, where they exchanged extra food and goods for other items they needed. This trade contributed to the growth and prosperity of their city-states.

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Sumerian Social Classes

Sumerian society had a distinct hierarchy, with kings, landholders, and priests at the top, followed by wealthy merchants. The majority of the population were laborers, and slaves formed the lowest stratum.

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What roles could Sumerian women hold?

Sumerian women had a relatively high status compared to later civilizations. They could be merchants, farmers, artisans, priests, and some even learned to read and write.

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Sumerian Slavery

Slavery in Sumeria was a complex issue. Some slaves were captured in war, while others were Sumerians sold into slavery to pay off debts. Debt slaves could hope to gain freedom.

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Why did the Sumerians develop arithmetic and geometry?

Sumerians needed arithmetic and geometry to construct buildings and city walls, design irrigation systems, and survey land after floods.

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Sumerian Inventions

The Sumerians are credited with inventing the wheel, the sail, and the plow, and were among the first to use bronze.

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What were the major occupations in Sumer?

The majority of Sumerian people worked in fields and workshops, engaging in agriculture and crafts.

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How did social class affect Sumerian women?

Sumerian women from upper classes could be merchants, hold property, and even join the priesthood. Some even learned how to read and write.

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What was the importance of bronze?

Bronze was a significant advancement in tool-making, allowing for stronger weapons and tools compared to earlier materials.

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Symbiotic Relationship

A relationship between two different organisms where both benefit from the interaction.

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Domestication

The process of taming wild animals and selectively breeding them for specific traits.

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Benefits of Agriculture

Agriculture provided a steady food supply, leading to settled communities, population growth, and the development of complex societies.

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Impact of Surplus Food

A surplus of food allowed for specialization in jobs other than farming, leading to advancements in technology, trade, and social organization.

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Collective Learning

The process of passing down knowledge and skills from one generation to the next, leading to advancements and cultural progress.

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Consequences of Farming

While agriculture brought advancements, it also led to social inequality, disease outbreaks, and warfare.

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Agricultural Revolution

A significant historical shift from foraging societies to agricultural societies, marked by the development of farming practices and a settled lifestyle.

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Food Surplus & Specialization

When a society produces more food than it needs, it allows people to specialize in different jobs beyond farming.

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Foraging vs. Farming

Foraging societies move around to find food, while farming societies settle in one place and cultivate land.

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Farming's Impact on Civilization

Farming led to settled communities, specialization, and the rise of cities, governments, and complex societies.

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Farming and Disease

Farming contributed to the spread of diseases due to close proximity to animals and waste.

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Farming & Gender Roles

Farming often pushed women into domestic roles while men became more involved in public life.

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Neolithic Revolution

The transition from foraging to farming around 10,000 years ago, marking a significant shift in human history and societal structure.

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What drove the shift from foraging to farming?

The abundance of food in areas along river valleys sparked a transition to settled living and farming, as populations grew and food surpluses decreased, forcing societies to adapt.

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Benefits of Farming

Farming provided a stable food source, fostering population growth, complex societies, and the development of specialized skills and technology.

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Drawbacks of Farming

Farming brought challenges like disease spread due to settled communities and animal domestication, increased social inequality, and potential conflict over land and resources.

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Farming and Social Change

Farming led to the rise of complex societies, specialized labor, and class divisions, significantly altering human social organization and gender roles.

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Impact of Farming on Gender Roles

Farming often resulted in women being confined to domestic tasks, while men took on agricultural roles, contributing to a more defined division of labor.

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Farming as a Revolution

The transition to farming, while gradual, was revolutionary in its impact on human history, transforming our societies and the course of civilization.

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Why were the Sumerians special?

The Sumerians were one of the first civilizations to develop advanced cities, specialized jobs, complex institutions, record-keeping systems, and innovative technology.

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What was the role of the ziggurat?

The ziggurat was a central place of worship, serving as a city hall, and the priests managed the vital irrigation systems from its top.

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How did Sumerian farmers view the priests?

Sumerian farmers believed that the priests' blessings were essential for successful harvests. The priests acted as intermediaries with the gods.

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What did later civilizations build on?

Later civilizations in Mesopotamia built upon the innovations and advancements of Sumerian civilization, using their knowledge and building upon their systems.

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What impact did Sumer have on later civilizations?

Sumerian civilization served as a foundation for later peoples in the region. They innovated and others built upon their advancements, creating a lasting impact on the development of civilization.

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Compare and Contrast Essay

An essay that examines the similarities and differences between two subjects. It involves carefully analyzing both subjects and presenting their shared traits and contrasting elements.

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Status Report

A document that provides an update on the progress of a project. It outlines the current state, achievements, challenges, and future plans.

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South East Anatolian Water Project

A large-scale infrastructure project in Turkey aimed at building dams on the Tigris and Euphrates rivers to control water resources and generate hydropower.

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Hammurabi's Code

A collection of 282 laws carved on a stone column by the Babylonian king Hammurabi, offering insight into Mesopotamian society, crime, and punishment.

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What did Hammurabi's Code reveal about Mesopotamian society?

Hammurabi's Code provides valuable information about Mesopotamian legal practices, social structure, and belief systems.

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How did Hammurabi's Code define crimes and punishments?

The code established specific offenses and corresponding penalties, with punishments often based on social status and the severity of the crime.

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What are some examples of laws featured in Hammurabi's Code?

The code covers a wide range of topics, including family law, property rights, theft, assault, and even murder.

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How did Hammurabi's Code influence later legal systems?

Hammurabi's Code has been studied by historians and legal experts for centuries, influencing the development of legal systems around the world.

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Amorites

A group of people who conquered the Sumerian civilization and established their own empire, with Babylon as their capital.

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Hammurabi

The Babylonian king who ruled from 1792 B.C. to 1750 B.C. and is known for creating a code of laws.

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Social Class and Punishment

In Hammurabi's Code, the severity of punishment for a crime often depended on the social class of the victim.

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Why were punishments made public?

The public display of Hammurabi's Code ensured that everyone in the empire knew the laws and their consequences.

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Example of a law in Hammurabi's Code

If a woman hates her husband and leaves him, the authorities will investigate. If she is found innocent, she can go back to her father's house.

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Primary Source

A historical document that provides direct evidence from the time period being studied, like Hammurabi's Code.

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Document-Based Question

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Study Notes

Early River Valley Civilizations

  • Early civilizations developed in river valleys due to the fertile soil and water resources.
  • Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Indus Valley, and China were key examples.
  • These civilizations advanced in agriculture, technology, and governance.

Mesopotamia

  • Located between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.
  • Known for its fertile crescent land.
  • Experienced unpredictable flooding.
  • Developed irrigation systems and built cities like Ur and Uruk.
  • Created the first writing system (cuneiform).
  • Had a complex social hierarchy with kings, priests, and commoners.
  • Developed the Code of Hammurabi, one of the earliest legal codes.
  • Developed a system of record-keeping and trade.

Egypt

  • Developed along the Nile River.
  • Experienced predictable flooding, crucial for agriculture.
  • Built monumental structures like the pyramids, associated with pharaohs.
  • Developed sophisticated writing (hieroglyphics).
  • Had a complex social hierarchy with pharaohs at the top.
  • Developed advanced mathematics and astronomy, and a sophisticated system of record-keeping and trade.

Indus Valley

  • Developed in the Indus River valley in modern-day Pakistan and India.
  • Faced unpredictable monsoons and river flooding.
  • Built well-planned cities with advanced drainage and sanitation systems (e.g., Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa).
  • Developed a unique writing system, yet it remains undeciphered.
  • Had a sophisticated agricultural system, likely including irrigation techniques.
  • Evidence suggests a strong central government, based on city planning uniformity.
  • Likely traded with other civilizations (e.g., Mesopotamia).
  • Their culture is still studied and debated.

China

  • Developed along the Huang He (Yellow) and Chang Jiang (Yangtze) Rivers.
  • Experienced unpredictable flooding.
  • Created a sophisticated writing system using oracle bones.
  • Established dynasties (e.g., Shang and Zhou).
  • Developed the Mandate of Heaven concept, justifying rule by divine authority.
  • Experienced periods of feudalism, where power was decentralized.
  • Developed advanced bronze-casting techniques and agriculture, likely including irrigation, along with other technological advancements.
  • Developed a system of record-keeping in the form of oracle bones.
  • Shang Dynasty had extensive military organization and extensive trade networks.
  • Oracle bone inscriptions provide insights into daily life rituals and events.

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