Which of the following shows evidence of a government in Sumer?

Which of the following shows evidence of writing in Sumer?

Which of the following is NOT a necessary characteristic of a civilization?

The priests were near the top of the social structure. What does this show about the people of ancient Sumer?

The belief system of a civilization; one God or many Gods

Creative and cultural expression such as music, dance, and painting

Growing enough food for families and having extra to sell.

Establish rules and laws to protect the people of the civilization.

Inventions that make life easier

Sumerians invented the plow to help them gather crops. This affected which characteristics?

Egyptians built pyramids as tombs for pharaohs. Which characteristic does this demonstrate?

In ancient India, people would play Pachisi, a game. Which characteristic does this demonstrate?

In the Shang Dynasty, inscriptions were carved into oracle bones for diviners to read. Which characteristic does this demonstrate?

Shang artisans made vessels and other fine objects from jade and bronze. Which characteristic does this demonstrate?

In ancient Greece, temples were built as homes for gods and goddesses. Which characteristic does this demonstrate?

In 450 BCE, 12 bronze tablets were used to record Roman laws. Which characteristic does this demonstrate?

Which characteristic does this photo (wheel) demonstrate?

Which characteristic does this photo (sewer system) demonstrate?

Which characteristic does this photo (game) demonstrate?