Forms of Government
Does Sumer have a decentralized or centralized government?
Sumer was a decentralized government.
Did Sumer have more weaknesses or strengths?
Sumer had more weaknesses
True or False
In 3,000 BCE, metalworkers began producing bronze.
(Miller 3)
False, it was 2,900 BCE
What is the overall goal?
To create strong, independent city-states
Is this a strength or weakness?
Local lords would claim "control over adjacent territories, forming at least a dozen city-states" (Miller 1).
A strength
What was the height of the Great Ziggurat of Ur?
(Miller 1)
about 100 feet
What is one example of frequent conflict?
"Rulers of city-states alternately supported, competed with, and fought against one another" (Miller 3).
Is it a strength or weakness?
"Sumerian believed that their entire city belonged to its main deity" (Miller 1).
A weakness
What text tells us about the values and views of Sumerians?
(Miller 5)
Epic of Gilgamesh
What is one example of no common authority?
Is it a strength or weakness
"Rulers of city-states alternately supported, competed with, and fought against one another" (Miller 3).
A weakness
What god did Sumerians bring regular offerings to?
(Miller 1)
Nanna