Chapter 3, Section 3 Warm-Up
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Chapter 3, Section 3 Warm-Up
Of all the Sumerian achievements we’ve studied, which do you think is the MOST significant?
Why?
Be ready to debate your point!
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The Invention of Writing
The invention of writing was one of the
greatest cultural advances in history.
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The Invention of Writing
• Cuneiform-
• Styluses-
The world’s firstsystem of writing
Sharp tool to make
wedged shaped symbols
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With cuneiform, symbols represented syllables. Syllables and symbols were combined to express complex ideas.
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Picture symbols
A writer who kept records. Very important role in society
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long poems that tell stories of heroes
The story of a legendary Sumerian king
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Advances and Inventions
the wheel
the plow
sewers
bronze for tools, weapons
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Use of a plow
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Bronze tools
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system based on number 60
areas of rectangles, triangles
detailed records of natural world
medicines for healing
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science of building
ziggurat- a pyramid shaped temple tower
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sculpture
pottery
jewelry
cylinder seals
instruments
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