World History Chapter 1C Civilization Case Study: Ur in Sumer

Villages Grow Into Cities Eventually settle in permanent communities based upon agriculture This causes social relationships to become more complex as villages evolve into cities Irrigation of crops allow for food surpluses which enables the development of specialized jobs such as farmers, sailors, artisans, and priest Social classes now start to emerge in these primitive societies

What is Civilization Scholars define civilization as possessing 5 characteristics Specialized workers-artisans, farmers, etc. Complex Institutions-these are long lasting patterns of organization Record keeping-Scribes using written language Advanced technology-Example the use of bronze Advanced cities-these were centers of trade

Civilization Emerges at Ur

Continued By 3,000 B.C. the City State of Ur in the country of Sumer had developed 30,000 people lived there Large scale irrigation takes place there Trade goods are produced in a large enough quantity that trade makes Ur wealthy This trade is controlled by the barter system and scribes kept records of these transactions

Ur Continued Religion becomes a very important feature of life in Ur Ziggurat-This is a pyramid shaped temple This temple is the center of city life

Ziggurat

After the Quiz TA2A Read pages 29-34 Copy & Define the Terms on Page 34 Copy & Answer Questions 9, 10, 11 on Page 56