1. Era 1 Unit 1
Lesson 3: Ur Sumer

2. Bell Ringer Agenda Finish Presentations if needed Lecture
What were some of the problems for Neolithic villages?
Lecture
Check for understanding
Classify People WS
Vocab. Time/Study/Questions
Chapter 1 Quiz next class

3. Economic Changes Irrigation systems New art Technology
Pottery, metal objects, woven cloth
Technology
Wheel and sail helped traders transport goods

4. Social Changes Cooperation Social classes Religion
For building and maintaining irrigation systems
Social classes
Religion
More organized

5. Civilizations Five Characteristics 1. Advanced Cities
2. Specialized workers
3. Complex institution
4. Record Keeping
5. Advanced technology

6. Advanced Cities
Size
Center for Trade

7. Specialized Workers
Specialization- development of skills in a specific kind of work
Ex. Traders, priest, government officials, artisans

8. Complex Institutions
Institution- a long-lasting pattern of organization in a community. Ie. Government and religion
Ex. Malta Neolithic Temple Remains

9. Record Keeping Records for Writing
Priests- calendar of important dates
Government- taxes
Merchants- debts and payments
Writing
Sumerian Scribes (3000 B.C.)
Cuneiform

10. Advanced Technology Tools Art Wheel, ox driven plow
Pottery wheel (3500 B.C.), metal work (copper and tin) bronze (2500 B.C.)
Bringing us to the Bronze Age (3000 B.C.)

11. City of Ur Banks of Euphrates River Around 3000 B.C. Ur flourished
Now South Iraq
Around 3000 B.C. Ur flourished
30,000 people in Social classes
Priests
Wealthy merchants from foreign trade
Artists and Artisans

12. Check for Understanding
Worksheet on Ur city characteristics