Ziggurats reflect the religious and social hierarchies of the ancient Mesopotamian cultures that built them, particularly the Sumerians, Akkadians, Babylonians, and Assyrians. These massive structures served as temples that connected the earth to the heavens, symbolizing the importance of the divine in daily life and governance. Their architectural grandeur indicates a centralized authority and community labor, highlighting the value placed on worship, ritual, and the society's relationship with their gods. Overall, ziggurats illustrate the integration of spirituality and civic identity in these ancient civilizations.
The way a ziggurat was constructed symbolized the people's belief that the gods could visit the Earth. It also represents the class system in Sumeria.
People talk in memes to spread cultural ideas from one person to another.
it can spread new ideas by cultural diffusion.
cultural diffusion
Cultural diffusion
cultural diffusion
True, ideas and cultural accomplishments were traded alongside goods.
mud bricks, forks, knives, the wheel, gates, cuneiform tablets, gates, artisians, irrigation systems, a ziggurat,
Goddard built his own EARLY rockets. when he died people continued on his ideas
When a people are conquered, but not wiped out, their ideas may spread to the conquerors -- actually, ideas can spread either way. When people trade with each other, ideas may spread. Anytime there is communication, ideas may spread. Building a large wall and keeping anyone from cross it -- that is not a good way for ideas to spread.
The movement of ideas, goods, and people can influence culture by facilitating the exchange of knowledge, beliefs, practices, and values. It can lead to cultural diffusion and hybridization, shaping new cultural norms and customs. Additionally, it promotes diversity and cross-cultural understanding, enriching societies with different perspectives and experiences.
people could think the new ideas are more reasonable and go with the new idea or simply because others are doing it.