Sumer Vacation

A: Hot time, Sumer in the city...

If YOU were there...

You are a crafter living in one of the cities of Sumer. Thick walls surround and protect your city, so you feel safe from the armies of other city-states. But you and your neighbors are fearful of other beings - the many gods and spirits that you believe are everywhere. They can bring illness or sandstorms or bad luck.

How might you protect yourself from gods and spirits?

B: Arti-FACTS

In this Social Studies Skill Builder, work with a partner to learn about the characteristics of civilization.

Determine whether ancient Sumer had each characteristic of civilization. Analyze and draw conclusions from artifacts unearthed by archaeologists at the various stations around the room.

Chapter 05: Ancient Sumer

Sumerian Artifacts - Lesson 6.pdf

C: City-States in Mesopotamia

D: Leading the Way - Gilgamesh!

Mr. Nicky - Gilgamesh and Civilization

Rolling down in the reeds...

As human populations became more civilized, changes such as writing, better tools/weapons, the arts, and more ushered in new advancements.

D: Sumer lovin', happened so fast...

Being the "first" has its perks! You get to do what NO ONE else has done before, setting the example for generations to come. The downside: what you do had better be correct or else people will struggle with your guidance.

The downside to being the first empire in history is that, while you may have set the example of how to create your civilization and govern and rule, others who come after you may improve on those methods and end up better than you were. Thus, history occurs through conquering and the overthrowing of the previous regime(s). It can be BRUTAL, but also, may be more of a gradual change...

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