Unveiling Ancient Sumer

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Why do historians classify ancient Sumer as a civilization?

  • Because they had a large population
  • Because they developed arts and sciences (correct)
  • Because they were the first civilization
  • Because they had a strong military

What evidence did archaeologists find that led them to discover the Sumerian people?

  • Jewelry and artwork
  • Weapons and armor
  • Bones and skeletons
  • Tablets, pottery, and ruins of cities (correct)

What is the significance of the Standard of Ur?

  • It is a standard unit of measurement used by the Sumerians
  • It is a religious symbol
  • It is a map of ancient Sumer
  • It is an artifact that provides insight into Sumerian culture (correct)

When did the rise of Sumerian city-states begin?

<p>Around 3500 B.C.E. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where was the ancient city of Ur located?

<p>In the area of the Fertile Crescent (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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