Emergence of Cities
Government and Religion
Trade
Vocabulary
Archaeology
100
The sumerians made achievements in which two areas?
irrigation and technology
100
What is polytheism?
belief in many gods
100
What animals were typically used in caravans?
donkeys
100
What is monotheism?
belief in one god
100
What city-state once lay close to the Euphrates river? Ur, Kish, Uruk, Eridu
Ur
200
Define city-state
A city and the farmlands around it.
200
What does authority mean, and who had complete authority in Sumerian culture?
power, the king
200
What items did Sumerian export and import?
export: grains and dates import: wood and metals
200
What is architecture?
a building style
200
Name two items that Sumerian tombs held.
jewelry, weapons, precious metals, precious stones
300
What allowed cities to emerge as centers of culture and power?
economic surpluses
300
How did a monarchy differ in Sumerian times.
In Sumerian culture, rulers were always kings.
300
How did Sumerians keep track of trade?
They used clay tokens to record trade - later clay tablets
300
What is a monarchy?
governing system ruled by a king or queen.
300
In the deepest later, archaeologist found the remains of what?
A village or Ubaid village
400
Name the four city-states mentioned in the book that were economically successful.
Ur, Kish, Uruk and Eridu
400
Who did kings appoint to carry out orders?
officials
400
define caravans
groups of traders that traveled long distances
400
What is authority? Name an authority figure on campus.
power (answer varies)
400
The ruins found by archaeologist had homes built of what?
mud brick
500
Sumerian people shared a common culture. Name 3 ways they were similar.
similar religious practice, language and writing system
500
What can you tell me about priests in Sumerian society?
Priests were the most important people below the king.
500
The ability to create surpluses lead to what 3 types of jobs?
craftworkers, metalworkers, and builders
500
Define import and export
Import means what was received (in) Export means what was traded (out)
500
What was the name of the Sumerian moon god that had a temple erected in her honor?
Nanna
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