Sumerian City-States
When did the Sumerian city-states exist?
Over 5,000 years ago!
What is a ziggurat?
A religious temple
What is agriculture?
Farming or raising animals for human use
On the pyramid, where is the group with the most power?
At the top
What was the writing in Sumer called?
Cuneiform
What is a city-state?
A city with it's surrounding area
What was the main element of a sumerian home?
A large room in the middle
What is a surplus of food?
Extra food for everyone
On the pyramid, where is the group with the least power?
At the bottom
What did they write on?
Clay
Which city-state is closest to the Persian Gulf?
Ur
What were the homes made from?
Clay (mud brick) and reeds
What was one of the most precious resources in Sumer?
Farmland
Who had the most power in Sumer?
The King
What is polytheism?
The belief in many gods
Name the river closest to the Mediterranean Sea
Euphrates River
What was a ziggurat used for?
Prayer, offerings to the gods, a meeting place
Name 1 crop that was grown in Sumer
Who was considered upperclass and respected?
Merchants, craftsmen, tradesmen
Who was the god of death and destruction?
Nergal
Both the Tigris and Euphrates river are connected to this body of water
Persian Gulf
What is it called when drawing a top-view picture of a house?
HINT* ____________ plan
Floor Plan
What types of animals did they use for food?
Beef (cows)
Poultry (birds)
Mice
Goats
Who was in the group of enslaved people?
prisoners of war and debtors (people who couldn't pay their debt)
Who was considered the King of the Gods?
Enlil