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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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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.

How did trade affect Sumerian society?

it affected the growth of the villages food supply

Why did the sumerians invented glass?

The Sumerians invented glass accidentally.

Why did sumerians build dikes?

The Sumerians were the first to build an irrigation system. They learned how to use the floodings of the rivers to water their plants. They dug canals in which they could store the water and made gates (dikes) to protect their lands from flooding. When the river went back to its banks, the gates were closed and a lot of water remained in the canals. Without this knowkledge (and hard work) they just wouldn't have been able to live and farm in the very hot weather.

How the sumerians control their physical environment?

The Sumerians controlled their physical environment by practicing irrigation. They also domesticated animals and built houses out of mud bricks.

Why did Sumeranian armies choose not to occupy a defeated city?

Cities of Sumer and Akkad were defeated and captured and some occupied or recolonised.

What is the Sumerian sledge?

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What modern day country was Sumer located in?

Sumer included the stretch of land between Eastern Iraq and (including) Southwestern Iran.

What are the differences in Hittite art and Sumerian?

Not much difference between the two except the way they are done

How many gods did the sumerians have?

The sumerians didnt have a exact amount of gods but it is said they believed in a god for each element. Sumerians also beleived in Polythesism which is the belief in many gods or godesses

Why did sumerians consider it everyone's responsibility to keep the gods happy?

because the sumerians belived that success in every area of life depended on pleasing the gods therfore every sumerian had the responsability to keep the gods happy.

Is there any relation between the names or culture of Sumer and Samaria?

samarians lived in a city called sumer it was one of i believe 12 or 9 somthing like that that were visited by the aliens that started the first civlization and here we are

Who made the laws up in ancient mesopotamia?

If I am correct, the kings (pharoahs) did, as they stood high and mighty in the huge "ziggarat!" (correct me if I'm wrong)

What was the religion was the sumerians?

The Sumerians believed there were multiple gods controlling the forces of nature. The priests were considered the speakers for the gods. They were also the doctors and the leaders of the community.

How was early sumerian society organized?

Sargon's soldiers defeated all the city state of Sumer. They also conquered northern Mesopotamia, finally bringing the entire region under his rule and with conquest,Sargon established the worlds first empire.

What innovation in metalworking did the Sumerian's introduce?

The sumerians introduced stone made by bronze and iron in ways of agriculture and warfare. Hope this helps!

Who is Ea in Sumerian Mythology?

Ea was the god of the waters. He was known in Babylonia as Enki.