1. By Molly Lyda

2. Sumerian Artisan

3. Prehistory -500 B.C.

4. Sumarian civilization is one of the oldest civilizations

6. Tigris and Euphrates rivers

11. Sumerians created the first irrigation system

12. The Sumerians built their villages on artificial mounds to protect them from floods

19. Nile River God, Hapi

22. Temple to the high Priest

25. 3,500 B.C.

27. Created the sail boat for trade along the rivers.

28. Sumerians used clay to build their cities and houses.

29. The Mesopotamian flood myth appeared in the 'Epic of Gilgamesh', (was it Noah?)

31. The Ancient Sumerians invented them all!

44. Pharaoh was the political, religious, and economic leader.

53. Egyptians valued music

58. The Tomb….the resting place until after life.

64. Musicians Pottery makers

65. Egyptian Hieroglyphics