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What was the purpose of the Great Ziggurat at Ur?
What was the purpose of the Great Ziggurat at Ur?
- It was a marketplace for Sumerian traders
- It was a temple for the Moon God Nanna (correct)
- It was a school for Sumerian children
- It was a palace for the king of Ur
What was the Sumerians' view on religion?
What was the Sumerians' view on religion?
- They believed in spirits and ghosts instead of gods
- They believed in one god who created everything
- They believed in many gods who were in charge of different things (correct)
- They did not believe in any gods or religion
What was a notable skill of the Sumerians?
What was a notable skill of the Sumerians?
- They were skilled at farming and agriculture
- They were skilled at building ships
- They were skilled at making jewelry
- They were skilled at making art and sculptures (correct)
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Study Notes
- The Sumerians lived in different city-states, each with a powerful king and gods to help them.
- The cities traded with each other and were successful.
- The Sumerians believed in many gods who were in charge of different things.
- They prayed to the gods and built special buildings for them.
- The Sumerians built beautiful temples to show their love and respect for their gods.
- The Great Ziggurat at Ur was one of the most famous temples, made for the Moon God Nanna.
- The Sumerians were skilled at making art and sculptures.
- They made pictures and statues of their gods and daily life.
- Their art was colorful and detailed.
- Sumerian art can still be seen today.
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