Individuals and Societes Flashcards
Cuneiform
The first writing that was ever invented by Sumerian Scribes; it has its original curved shapes
Arch
A curved symmetrical door, roof or bridge with a hole surrounded with a curvy like arch. It is used to be decorated.
Empire
Many city-states ruled by one monarch
Artisans
Important workers with a skilled trade (kvalifikovaneho obchodchu) especially one that is being made by hand
Reform
To make a change in something to improve it
Ziggurat
A huge empire, a rectangular pyramid with steps
Culture 2
The arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement are regarded collectively
Scribe
A person who copies out documents, especially one that used to be employed to do this before printing was invented.
What country is in the ancient city-state of Uruk today?
Iraq
Priest-kings
Sacred and important rulers
Reign
To hold a royal office; to rule as a monarch (king/queen); the power of ruling
Culture 1
Different countries and families that believe in their own arts, religions, traditions; religions and traditions from family or world
City-state
A city that with its surrounding territory forms an independent state
What did Sumerians write on?
Clay tablets