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Chapter Mesopotamia Section III: Sumerian Achievements
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Section Focus Sumer and Mesopotamia made many contributions.
Made advancements in religion, government, culture, and society. Many passed down to later civilizations and still used today.
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The Invention of Writing
Sumerians invented world’s first writing system (cuneiform). Began as pictographs but developed into symbols for words. Scribes wrote on clay tablets with a stylus. Translate Translate
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The Invention of Writing
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The Invention of Writing
First used for business then government records. Also used to write books about history, poems, and math.
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Advances and Inventions
Made other discoveries that changed lives, such as: The wheel The plow The sailboat Bricks Sewers Alphabet, Art, Architecture, & Music
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Advances and Inventions
Discovered medicines for healing. Developed 12 month calendar based on moon. Developed number system based on 60 & built first clock. Mesopotamia was one of the most powerful and influential civilizations of the ancient world.
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