Sumerians & Akkadians

Front

What method did the Sumerians use to bring water from rivers to their crops?

Back

Irrigation

Front

Who was the grandson of Sargon the Great that expanded the empire?

Back

Naram-Sin

Front

What form of writing was created by the Sumerians?

Back

Cuneiform

Front

What was the great city established by Sargon the Great?

Back

Akkad

Front

Which biblical figure had a similar start as Sargon the Great?

Back

Moses

Front

What is the name of the river that was crucial to the Sumerians?

Back

Tigris

Front

What architectural structure is associated with Sumerian religion?

Back

Ziggurats

Front

What is polytheism, as practiced by the Sumerians?

Back

The belief in many gods.

Front

What were the city-states of Sumer known for?

Back

Independent governance and unique cultures.

Front

Who was Enheduanna in relation to Sumerian culture?

Back

The first known female writer and high priestess.