Sumerian Creativity By Mrs Monfiletto Insert video clip
Sumerian Creativity By Mrs. Monfiletto
Insert video clip Agricultural Technology (01: 06) from unitedstreaming. com’s movie Mesopotamia: From Nomads to Farmers
Farming What was a natural resource that the Water farmers had to control? What were two inventions used to control the water supply? Levees Irrigation ditches
Insert video clip Development of a Written Language (00: 57) from unitedstreaming. com’s movie Mesopotamia: From Nomads to Farmers
Writing System What were two uses of writing? to keep records communication What was the name of the Sumerian writing system? cuneiform
Cuneiform Writing
Insert video clip Advances in Technology (00: 23)from unitedstreaming. com’s movie Mesopotamia: From Nomads to Farmers
Technology What invention improved trade? Wagon wheel
Technology What invention was used to shape containers? Potter’s wheel
Construction Technology What material did Sumerians use for construction? Mud bricks
Architecture What architectural form did the Sumerians invent? The arch
Mathematical Technology What did Sumerians use geometry for? To measure fields To erect buildings What was their number system based on? 60
Insert video clip Innovations in Timekeeping (00: 40) from unitedstreaming. com’s movie Mesopotamia: From Nomads to Farmers
Effects on Our Lives Today What effect does the invention of cuneiform have on our lives today? Writing is still a major form of communication.
Effects on Our Lives Today How does the invention of the wheel affect us today? Wheels are found on almost every type of transportation. How do we use the Sumerian number system? Our time is based on 60 – 60 seconds = 1 minute, 60 minutes = 1 hour.
Effects on Our Lives Today How is the Sumerian calendar similar to ours? They both have 12 months. What Sumerian architectural design can be found in our culture today? The arch
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