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.