The Development of Ancient Sumer

Where did the Mesopotamians go after leaving the Xagros Mountains

• Sumner

• Summit

• Sumer

• Sumpter

Why did the Sumerians build walls and moats around their cities?

• Disagreements over land

• Disagreements over water

• Disagreements over jobs

• Disagreements over religion

Why did the people move off of the mountain?

• Too hot

• Too cold

• Not enough land to farm

• Too many animals

Why was the Zagros Mountain a perfect place to settle?

• It wasn't a perfect place to settle

• There were plenty of fruits and veggies

• Plenty of rain and mild weather

• Due to water supply

Which are characteristics of a civilization?

• Voting

• Religion

• Food Supply

• Government

What was the first written language called?

• Cuncaform

• Caniform

• Coniform

• Cuneiform

What was the Sumerian answer to the water shortage?

• built irrigation

• borrowed from neighbors

• saved rain water

• went to the river for water

What were the religious temples called?

• Pyramids

• Zaggurats

• Churches

• Cathedrals

Who made up the lower level of the Social Structure in Sumer?

• Kings

• Fishers

• Children

• Slaves

Who made up the middle level of the Social Structure in Sumer?

• Priests

• Farmers

• Nobles

• Women