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What was the purpose of cuneiform, the world's first writing system?
What was the purpose of cuneiform, the world's first writing system?
What was the Great Ziggurat at Ur built for?
What was the Great Ziggurat at Ur built for?
What was the Sumerian belief about the afterlife?
What was the Sumerian belief about the afterlife?
Study Notes
- Sumerian city-states had powerful kings and traded with each other
- Sumerians believed in many gods and prayed to them for help and blessings
- They built beautiful temples and made colorful art and sculptures
- Sumerian culture influenced subsequent civilizations and their beliefs, language, and art
- Cuneiform, the world's first writing system, was developed by the Sumerians
- Cuneiform was created by pressing a wedge-shaped stylus into clay tablets
- Its purpose was primarily for record-keeping but also contained stories, myths, and poems
- The Great Ziggurat at Ur was a famous temple made for the Moon God Nanna
- Sumerians believed in an afterlife in a sad place called Irkalla
- The legacy of Sumerian culture lives on in history books and literature today.
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Test your knowledge of one of the world's oldest civilizations with this quiz about the Sumerians. Discover the powerful kings, intricate mythology, and magnificent art that influenced subsequent civilizations. Learn about the creation of cuneiform, the world's first writing system, and its purpose in record-keeping and storytelling. From the Great Ziggurat at Ur to the Sumerian concept of the afterlife, explore the lasting legacy of this fascinating culture. Challenge yourself with this quiz and see how much you
