Which advancement in technology allowed the Sumerians to construct larger cities?

The development of bronze tools.

Why was the development of writing important to the government officials in Sumer?

It allowed them to keep records of taxes collected.

What do the abundance of clay statues and the presence of imported gold, silver, and gems indicate about Sumer?

widely available and traded with other parts of the world

For what purpose were cylinder seals used in Sumer?

To sign documents and decorate objects.

How did the development of writing allow the Sumerians to express themselves artistically?

write down stories, proverbs, and songs.

Why was religion so important to the Sumerians?

They believed their gods were responsible for natural events.

Why was Sargon important in history?

He established the world’s first empire.

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3.2 - The Sumerians

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1
Which advancement in technology allowed the Sumerians to construct larger cities?
The development of bronze tools.
The development of a calendar.
The invention of a clock.
The domestication of animals.
2
Why was the development of writing important to the government officials in Sumer?
It documenented different stories and peoems.
It allowed them to keep records of taxes collected.
It allowed them to print currency and coins.
It encouraged the public education of children.
3
Which Sumerian invention or advancement was the most important to modern humans?
Cylinder seals
Domesticated animals
Bronze tools
The wheel
4
What do the abundance of clay statues and the presence of imported gold, silver, and gems indicate about Sumer?
not widely available and traded with other parts of the world
widely available and traded with other parts of the world
not widely available and traded with only Sumerians
widely available and traded with only Sumerians
5
For what purpose were cylinder seals used in Sumer?
To sculpt objects out of ivory and wood.
To engrave gems and blend metals.
To design houses and temples.
To sign documents and decorate objects.
6
How did the development of writing allow the Sumerians to express themselves artistically?
send a message
write down stories, proverbs, and songs.
write a note
keep track of trade
7
Why did city-states in Sumer often fight each other?
animals
water
farmland
gods and godess
8
Why was religion so important to the Sumerians?
They competed with different city-states for the favor ot their gods.
They based decisison about planting on the dates of religious holidays.
They believed their gods were responsible for natural events.
They spread their religion to other areas through trade.
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Why was Sargon important in history?
He established the world’s first empire.
He was the first military leader to use chariots.
He conquered the Akkadians for the Sumerian empire.
He defeated Gilgamesh to contol Mesopotamia.
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How was Sumer’s society organized?
laborers
merchants and traders
five-level social hierarchy
kings and queens

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