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Sumer

Sumer was a region in ancient Mesopotamia, which is now modern day Iraq. The Sumer civilization was one of the first to develop agricultural skills.

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How did bronze helped the economy of Sumer?

Bronze helped Sumer by providing tools. It improved the economy by allowing more people to come. With bronze it let people honor their kings by making statues. It also made tools to hunt with so they can get crops and animals.Sumerians used agriculture and with bronze it helped. these tools are very strong so it would last longer

What were the religious beliefs of the Sumerian people?

is this questin from a social studies book because that is the same question they use in the book

What shelter did ancient sumerians have?

Prior to the development of the major civilizations along the Nile, the locals lived in structures made of adobe-like mud brick and structures made of thatch over simple wood frames. Many of the stone columns in later monuments were carved to resemble bundles of papyrus bound together to form columns. There were probably a few caves along the banks of the Nile, as well. Rod Burrows, PE

Was Sumerian woman could be important religious leaders?

yes they can but they have to learn to read and write 1st then they can continue on

Where did the sumerians first settle?

In about 3000 BCE, their first city, Ur, was established. By about 2500 BCE they had established a ruling system that involved dynasties.

Where is the land of sumer?

Sumer's borderlands extended from modern-day Palestine, to present-day Kuwait.

Sumer social life?

Slavery was an accept part of life for the Sumerians. A slave was the lowest caste in the system. Slave still had rights and could buy their freedom.

How did Sumerian gods effect the lives of people?

The Sumerians were a people who settled on the flood plains of the mighty Tigris and Euphrates Rivers around 4000 B.C in what is today part of Iraq. Sumerian religion was based around the worship of four life giving deities - the god of heaven, the goddess of earth, the god of air and the god of water. The way thet Sumerians religion affect this society is the way they approached death and prepared for the afterlife.

What two rivers were important to the Sumerians?

There are two rivers that feed into the land of Mesopotamia. They are the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. They are important because the two rivers brought silt, a rich soil which helps plant grow extremely well. I hope my answer helped! :)

Did the Sumerians use the sundial?

maybe because they wanted to tell the time.

Who ruled the sumerian empire?

Gilgamesh was the king of the Sumerians in 2700 BC.

What was the Sumerian sailboat made of?

body of the boat is made of bundled reeds covered with leather

What are 3 Sumerian city states?

Erech, Ur, and Kish; they were also known for often having many fights with each other

What people had the most power in the Sumerian society?

the city-states of Sumer were ruled first by nobles. but for such short time it was recorded much in history. it was generally ruled by Kings. (during the noble rulings, priests helped) hope it helps!

How did the Sumerians eat?

The domesticated animals and farmed. They also traded with other places to get what they needed.

Were Sumerian girls encouraged to go to school?

Girl Sumerians usually did not go to school. But if the girl's family was rich and had slaves they could send her to school. But most of the time the girl would be taught how to sew, cook, clean, and respect a an. But if they were lucky they could go to school and become a scribe.

When did the Sumerians invent everything?

writing, printing, mathematics, calendar, sailboat,plow,potters wheel, story's, and envelope :)

What were sumerian's beliefs?

Sumerian religion has its roots in the worship of nature, such as the wind and water. The ancient sages of Sumer found it necessary to bring order to that which they did not understand and to this end they came to the natural conclusion that a greater force was at work. The forces of nature were originally worshipped as themselves. However, over time the human form became associated with those forces. Gods in human form were now seen to have control over nature.

What was the Sumerian clock called?

They invented a calender based on the moons and stars