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Why were the temples the most important buildings in the Sumerian states?
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Because their faith was based around an ancient cosmogenic understanding that saw Creation and all it's associated aspects as being central to the very essence of Being. It revolved around a recognition of the necessity for a union between the male and female principles of spirituality ( a bit like Yin and Yang in Buddhism), which they called 'Hiero Gamoi', without which they felt existence in any meaningful sense was impossible. Thus their temples were the worshipping-houses of the Gods and Goddesses that had created and maintained this Creation, and were thus central to the continued existence of humanity and the world in general.
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Why were the temples the most important buildings in the Sumerian city-states?
Becauce they were dedicated to the chief god or goddess & they believed that the gods ruled the cities by divine authority.
What did sumerian city-states often go to war with one another?
Sumerian City-States often fought over Land, Resources, and Water.
How were Sumerian city-states arranged?
They were in different parts of Mesopotamia
Which people had the most power in the Sumerian city-states?
The wealthier landowners.
Which took place first from the following events Akkadian Empire forms Sumerian city-states developCity of Akkad is built Farming villages appear?
farming villages, sumerian city states akkad is built akkadian empire forms
Why were the temples the most important buildings in the Sumerian city-states?
Becauce they were dedicated to the chief god or goddess & they believed that the gods ruled the cities by divine authority.
Why was trade important to Sumerian city states?
what was trade important to sumerian city states
What was at the top of the Sumerian city states?
there were ziggurats which are temples that people believe gods would be in
Where were temples and public buildings located in Greek city states?
Athens
Why was trade important to Sumerian city-states?
their ability to work, their craftsmanship IG: LIVELIFELIKELYSH
Why was trade important to Sumerians city-states?
what was trade important to sumerian city states
Why were the temples the most important buildings in the sumerians city-states?
Becauce they were dedicated to the chief god or goddess & they believed that the gods ruled the cities by divine authority.
What are the public works of ancient Phoenicia?
They built cities and public buildings, temples and ports.
Where were temples and public buildings located in Greek city-states?
rohanisberg the 15th
What was the most important physical structure in the Sumerian city states?
ziggurat
Why do Sumerian considered their city-states an important political entity?
this has not been answered yet
In early Greek city-states a fortified gathering place at the top of a hill that was sometimes the site of temples and public buildings?
Acropolis
