PPT-Sumer & Mesopotamia 3300 B.C.-1900 B.C.

Vocab Fertile Crescent Region of rich soil in the middle east curving from the Persian Gulf to the Mediterranean Sea Vocab Mesopotamia Region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers Name given to this region by the ancient Greeks meaning between the rivers. c. 8000 BC c. 3600 BC c. 3200 BC c. 2334 c. 1792 c. 539. Development of agriculture Civilizations begin first writings using Sargon of Akkad Hammurabi of Cyrus the Great. 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 Land Between the Rivers” . 3200-500 BCE. Come to Sumer!. If you are looking for a city bound vacation come to Sumer where culture is abundant. Sumer is the dominant kingdom in the Mesopotamia! Come between the time period of 4000 - 2800 BCE before conflicts arose! Bring food, bring friends and bring family! . Do Now #11. Hammurabi’s Code:. is known as the first set of laws.. Were these laws fair in your opinion? (Use examples) Could you live in a society that had to follow these laws?. Reminder: fingers cut off, put to death, hair shaved, eye for an eye . Brandon Mark, Chris . Charran. , Keara Pagniello, Sarah Ahmed and Sybil Tong. The term "Sumerian" is the common name given to the ancient . non-Semitic. inhabitants of southern Mesopotamia, Sumer, by the . By Mr. Zindma. n. Unit 2. 1. Section 1: Geography and the Fertile Crescent. 2. Essential Question. : How did geography influence the development of civilization in Southwest Asia?. The Big Idea: . . Mesopotamian Civilization. Mesopotamian Civilization. p17-20. What do you call a complex society that has an organized government, art, religion, class divisions and a writing system?. A civilization. Charlie Brown’s Boot . Zooming in: Charlie Brown’s Boot Laces . directions: Label the geographic features, cities and other locations from below on the map. . Follow the directions on labeling. . 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. what is now the country of Iraq.. Mesopotamia was part of a larger region called the Fertile Crescent. This area, that stretched from the eastern edge of the Mediterranean Sea down to the Persian Gulf, had fertile soil and was where many civilizations started. The shape is somewhat similar to a crescent (think of a crescent roll, or a crescent-shaped moon).. Bellringer KEEP YOUR HOMEWORK FOR NOW In your Glossary, define river valley On your Bellringer sheet: Does Sumer have all of STAIR? Give examples for each letter. STAIR S pecialized workers T echnology MESOPOTAMIA “ FERTILE CRESENT” LAND BETWEEN THE RIVERS Mesopotamia Overview and Objectives Learn about the ancient achievements of the early people in this region. Learn about the geography of the land and how the people used it. 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 what is now the country of Iraq.. Mesopotamia was part of a larger region called the Fertile Crescent. This area, that stretched from the eastern edge of the Mediterranean Sea down to the Persian Gulf, had fertile soil and was where many civilizations started. The shape is somewhat similar to a crescent (think of a crescent roll, or a crescent-shaped moon)..