Rise of Sumerian City States. Process 1.Listen to a problem and rewrite in your own words. 2.Discuss with your group to find a solution. One person will.

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Rise of Sumerian City States

Process 1.Listen to a problem and rewrite in your own words. 2.Discuss with your group to find a solution. One person will write on group paper. 3.2 groups will share with class. 4.Listen to real solution and next problem. Write on own paper.

4.3 Food Shortages in the Hills

A.Increase the number of times each year that farmers plant their crops. B.Move down to the river plains and try to grow crops there. C.Abandon farming and return to hunting and gathering. D.Attack neighboring village and steal their food.

4.4 Uncontrolled Water Supply

You live in one of the villages on the Mesopotamian plains. To provide your village with a year-round supply of water, you must design a water-control system. Draw and label the best plan for this system. Your plan should include rivers and fields.