Lesson 5: Sumerian Accomplishments Flashcards
What is cuneiform?
The earliest writing system.
What are pictographs?
Picture symbols.
Define scribe.
A writer.
What are epics?
Long poems that told stories of heroes.
How was cuneiform first used in Sumer?
Cuneiform was first used in Sumer to keep records for government officials.
What areas of life were improved by Sumerian inventions?
Technical, math, and science advances.
Why is the wheel so important to modern society?
The wheel is important because it has helped with many modern objects such as cars, trucks, wheelchairs, bicycles, and in-line skates.
Define architecture.
The science of building.
What is a ziggurat?
A pyramid-shaped temple tower.
What was the effect of the lyre?
It inspired stringed instruments such as the harp and the electric bass.
What was the effect of dividing a circle into 360 degrees?
It is the basis for our angle system and angle mathematics.
