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Who were the Sumerians?
Who were the Sumerians?
- A people of ancient Mesopotamia (correct)
- A people of ancient China
- A people of ancient Egypt
- A people of ancient Greece
What is the name the Sumerians called their country?
What is the name the Sumerians called their country?
- Mesopotamia
- Sumerum
- Kyengir (correct)
- Sagiga
What is the meaning of 'Sagiga', the name the Sumerians called themselves?
What is the meaning of 'Sagiga', the name the Sumerians called themselves?
- The wise people
- The black-headed people (correct)
- The ancient people
- The conquerors
Where did the Sumerians live?
Where did the Sumerians live?
What is the origin of the word 'Sumer'?
What is the origin of the word 'Sumer'?
Which civilization flourished in ancient Mesopotamia in the 3rd millennium BC?
Which civilization flourished in ancient Mesopotamia in the 3rd millennium BC?
What is the meaning of the word 'Sumerum'?
What is the meaning of the word 'Sumerum'?
What is the name the Sumerians called their country?
What is the name the Sumerians called their country?
What is one of the perplexing questions about the Sumerians?
What is one of the perplexing questions about the Sumerians?
Where did the Sumerians show up in the archaeological record?
Where did the Sumerians show up in the archaeological record?
Study Notes
The Sumerians
- The Sumerians were an ancient civilization that lived in ancient Mesopotamia in the 3rd millennium BC.
Sumerian Identity
- The Sumerians called themselves "Sagiga", which means "black-headed people".
- The origin of the word "Sumer" is uncertain, but it is believed to be derived from the Akkadian word "Shumer", which refers to the region of Sumer.
Geography
- The Sumerians lived in southern Mesopotamia, which is now modern-day Iraq.
The Sumerian Country
- The Sumerians called their country "Kengi", or "Ki-en-gi".
Origins and Archaeology
- The Sumerians suddenly appeared in the archaeological record around 4500 BC, with little known about their origins.
- One of the perplexing questions about the Sumerians is their origins, with no clear answer as to where they came from.
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Test your knowledge of the ancient Sumerians in this quick and informative quiz! Discover fascinating facts about the first civilization in Mesopotamia and see how much you know about their advancements and contributions. Challenge yourself now and see if you're a true history buff!
