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Sumerian Achievements (p. 67-71)

Sumerian Achievements (p. 67-71) Writing: what was it called? Why was it made? What were some technological achievements? (4) What were the achievements in math & science? (6) Architecture: Draw a ziggurat. What was its purpose? What are examples of their art? (5) Summary: Lkjkl;jlkjlkjlkj Kjl;jlkjlkjlkj;lkj Ljl;jlk;j Lskfjsl;fsdjf ;aslfk;fs Klsdfjlsdkfjfk Sdfsdf asdfsf

Sumerian Achievements (p. 67-71) Writing: what was it called? Why was it made? What were some technological achievements? (4) What were the achievements in math & science? (6) Architecture: Draw a ziggurat. What was its purpose? What are examples of their art? (5)

Sumerian Achievements (p. 67-71) Writing: what was it called? Why was it made? What were some technological achievements? (4) What were the achievements in math & science? (7) Architecture: Draw a ziggurat. What was its purpose? What are examples of their art? (5) -Cuneiform; for trade -Wheel (carts) Pottery wheel -plow -sewers -Used bronze for strong weapons -number system based on 60 -year broken into 12 months -360° in a circle -calculate perimeter & area -recorded the natural world -made & recorded medicine Religious ceremonies Statues of gods, Used ivory & wood Pottery Jewelry Cylinder seals (name stamp)

Sumerian Achievements P.67-71 I. WRITING A. Cuneiform-1st system of writing B.1st used to keep business records C.Scribes=writers D. Epics-long poems

II. Technology A.The wheel -Carts & wagons -Potter’s wheel B.Plow C.Sewers D.Use bronze to make strong weapons

III. MATH & SCIENCE A.Number system based on 60 B.Year into 12 months C.360 deg. In circle D.Calc. perimeter & area E.Recorded natural world F.Made and recorded medicine

IV. ARCHITECTURE A.One & two story houses B.Temples EX: Ziggurat C.Used metal

V.ART A.Statues of Gods B.Used ivory and wood C.Pottery D.Jewelry E.Cylinder seals-name stamp