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| What was most significant about the Sumerians? |
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| They were the first people to have a written history or a written language. |
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| What were three other significant things about the Sumerians? |
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1. First story (Epic of Gilgamesh)
2. First people to rule a state consisting of more than a few towns.
3. Practiced bronze smelting, wheeled carts, and writing |
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| What was the name of the first writing? |
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| A political system based on religion. |
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| It was 13 city-states formed around temples. The priests ruled cities and it was a theocracy. |
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| What four things happened between 3100 - 2300 BCE? |
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1. War leaders ruled city-states.
2. Walls were built as protection.
3. Slavery was increased.
4. They began taking over other city-states. |
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| What was life like in the big city? |
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| There were lots of small temples, craftspeople in the streets. Bureaucrats and city administrators. |
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