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DMcKibbenHistory

8th Grade History

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Name 3 things invented by the Sumerians Levees, Wagon Wheels and Irrigation
What is a Levee It controls water flow and flooding
What is irrigation Water systems to help farmers grow surplus crops
What is a Cuneiform A system of writing to help keep records, laws and trades
What is Sargon I First empire of Mesopatamia
What is Ziggurat Monuments built for kings and gods. Were very advanced in architecture.
Who was Gilgamesh He was the Great King or Uruk. (5th King)
What is Mesopatamia It's the land within the Fertile Crescent
Who was Hammurabi First man to create laws
What was Hammurabi's code An eye for an eye
Who were the Sumerian Gods Amulet (keeps evil away), Shamash (sun god), Anu (sky god), Gilgamesh (ruler of Uruk), Pazuzu (god of evil forces)
What are three things that were recorded with Cuneiforms Trade, laws and religion
What are the 2 rivers that make up the Fertile Crescent The Tigris and the Euphrates
Name 3 major Sumerian cities Ur, Eridu, Babylon, Uruk and Larsa
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