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Bell Ringer October 3, 2011 Write down the question and answer in complete sentences. Have humans changed since Sumeria? Why or why not? Give at least 3 ways humans have or have not changed.

Bell Ringer My answers and questions Sumeria had a government and followed a leader Fought each other over control (Iraq, Egypt, WWI & WWII) Societies rise and fall (Rome, Greece, Egypt, Great Britain) No slaves today? Democracy

The Land Between Two Rivers Chapter 2 Section 1 Sumer The Land Between Two Rivers Chapter 2 Section 1

Geographic Setting Sumer was located in a region called Mesopotamia. Like Chicago, Sumeria had special attractions that drew people to it. Water Source: Euphrates and Tigris Rivers Rich soil

Geographic Setting Mesopotamia is part of the Fertile Crescent

Sumeria Rivers of Life & Death In the spring melted snow brought topsoil to the people Farmers grew crops on this soil Rivers also had fish and clay Rivers also flooded and destroyed crops, animals and people Does Chicago have these kind of problems?

The First Cities Farming succeeded in Mesopotamia, communities began to form. Early cities formed in the southern part of Fertile Crescent.

The First Cities Independent Cities form Similar culture, language but did not unite under 1 ruler. City-States formed A city that is also a separate, independent state. Each had its own ruler, God and government

The First Cities Tour of Sumerian Cities You’ll see public squares Marketplace Merchants Musicians Beggars Sumerian houses that faced away from the crowd

Sumerian Cities Is Chicago the same? Different? Why? How?

Sumerian Religion Sumerian Temples were known as Ziggurats It was center for: Religion Social Business Sumerians believed God came down from heaven onto the Ziggurats

Ziggurat near Nasiriyah, Iraq

Sumerian Religion Ancient Religious Beliefs The people practiced Polytheism The belief in many Gods

Sumer The Fall of Sumer Sumerian City-States fought each other for control of land. Sumer was conquered by neighbors Sumer was united and government improved Remained unified for about 100 years Then dissolved again.

Sumer Any questions? Comments? Please ask me, pleeeaaassee!!!