Module 2 Sumerian Civilization Flashcards
Given this predicament, science and technology played a major role in
the discovery of cures, if not the prevention of illness.
Ancient Period
located on the southernmost tip of ancient Mesopotamia
and is considered the oldest civilization in the world.
Sumeria
The ancient civilization of the Sumerians were the people of
southern “_____” whose civilization flourished between c.
4100-1750 BCE.
Mesopotamia
The Sumerians lived in “____” which was not a political entity but
rather a region of city-states each with its own king.
Sumer
Sumer was in the southern counterpart to the northern region of
Akkad
Akkad
Land of
the civilized kings
The first writing system that utilizes word pictures and triangular
symbols which are carved on clay using wedge instruments and
then left to dry
CUNEIFORM
It is first true city in the world
THE URUK CITY
It is called the mountain of God
THE GREAT ZIGGURAT OF UR
what did the Sumerians created to bring water to
farmlands and at the same time control of flooding of the rivers.
IRRIGATION AND DIKES
These were used to carry large quantities of products and were able
to cover large distances.
SAILBOATS
The first wheels were not made for transportation but farm work and
food processes.
WHEEL
Farmers could cultivate larger parcels of land faster, enabling them
to mass produce food without taking so much effort and time.
THE PLOW
It made the flow of traffic become faster and more organized.
ROADS
They are the ones who made their own jewelries using gold, silver
and gems.
JEWELRY
