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1) fertile crescent
2) land between two rivers [Tigris and Euphrates] 3) Mesopotamia |
3 other names for the Nile ?
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polytheistic
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what religion were the sumer
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Bad
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What was their view on the afterlife? Good or Bad?
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Their 2 main rivers cause many unpredictable floods
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Why did the Sumer have ___ views on the afterlife?
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Through the Nile
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What river did the Sumer trade through?
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The war leader's job was to lead the army, enforce the laws, and perform religious duties to please the gods
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What was the war leaders job?
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Highest level: dynasty
Middle level: merchants, artisans, and scribes Lowest level: peasant farmers |
Describe the Social Structure ?
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Developed the first wheeled vehicle
Based the number system on the number 6 (360 degrees in a circle) Developed cuneiform (early form of writing) |
What were 3 of the Sumer Achievements ?Developed the first wheeled vehicle
Based the number system on the number 6 (360 degrees in a circle) Developed cuneiform (early form of writing) |
