PPT-Why do historians classify ancient Sumer as a civilization?

Chapter 5 Civilization is a society that has developed arts and sciences and organizations Until 150 Years ago Archeologist had no idea that Sumerian People had lived at all Mid19 th . It is called civilization Government A new type of government developed in Sumer that included a city and its surrounding lands Government Religion dominated life in Sumer but in time powerful men who were not priests became the political rulers The Culture Historians use a variety of methods to help them answer questions about what happened in the past Culture Historians examine evidence and draw conclusions as they answer historical questions Understanding the Past ESSENTIAL QUESTION What que It is called civilization Government A new type of government developed in Sumer that included a city and its surrounding lands Government Religion dominated life in Sumer but in time powerful men who were not priests became the political rulers The Two. Ancient Middle East and Egypt. 3200 B.C.-500 . B.C.. Section . Four. Egyptian Civilization. The ancient Egyptian civilization had an organized religion.. Ancient Egyptians believed . that many gods and goddesses ruled the world and the afterlife. . 7000-5000 B.C.. 7.1.1 Identify and compare the rise of early agricultural river valley civilization in Africa and Asia.. 7.1.3. Trace steps in the development of written language, including the evolution of Sumerian cuneiform, Egyptian hieroglyphics, and Chinese calligraphy.. , . the beginning of civilization. World History. Today’s Date. Mesopotamia, . the beginning of . civilization. Page # (Your next available page). Interactive Notebook. Table of Contents. Given instructional . Mesopotamia and the Fertile Crescent. Geography of the Fertile Crescent. Section 1. What made civilization possible in Mesopotamia?. Tigris and Euphrates flooding left a fertile layer of soil for crops, which provided food for early settlements.. SOL-WHI-3. The 1. st. River Valley Civilizations. During the New Stone Age, permanent settlements appeared in river valleys and around the Fertile Crescent. . River Valleys provided water and rich soil for crops as well as protection from invasion. . List some things that you feel would be needed for a civilization to be successful…. River Valley Civilizations. Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, and China. 9000 – 3000 Years Ago… . Advanced. Cities. What You Will Learn…. In this chapter you will learn how historians study the ancient world to unlock the mysteries of the past. In this photo a diver examines an ancient jar off the coast of Israel.. 3200 B.C.-500 . B.C.. Section . Four. Egyptian Civilization. The ancient Egyptian civilization had an organized religion.. Ancient Egyptians believed . that many gods and goddesses ruled the world and the afterlife. . Many settled between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, also known as the “Fertile Crescent.”. The Sumerians. The Sumerians took care of the rivers, building dikes, dams, and irrigation systems. . Mari. 5.1 Introduction. Focus on Sumerian culture.. In 1800’s archeologists bean finding artifacts in Mesopotamia.. By studying artifacts the archeologists have learned about Sumer.. One artifact is the Standard of Ur.. Bellringer What advantages did River Valleys offer for starting a civilization? List the 5 characteristics of a civilization. STAIR S pecialized workers T echnology A dvanced cities I nstitutions R