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Sumerian Achievements: Writing, Technology, Math & Science, Architecture, Art

Explore the remarkable Sumerian accomplishments in writing, technology, mathematics & science, architecture, and art. Discover the origins of cuneiform, technological advancements like the wheel, math innovations based on 60, architectural wonders like ziggurats, and exquisite art forms such as statues, pottery, and jewelry. Uncover the rich history and contributions of the Sumerians in various fields.

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Sumerian Achievements: Writing, Technology, Math & Science, Architecture, Art

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  1. Sumerian Achievements (p. 67-71)

  2. Sumerian Achievements (p. 67-71) • Writing: what was it called? Why was it made? • What were some technological achievements? (4) • What were the achievements in math & science? (6) • Architecture: Draw a ziggurat. What was its purpose? • What are examples of their art? (5) Summary: Lkjkl;jlkjlkjlkj Kjl;jlkjlkjlkj;lkj Ljl;jlk;j Lskfjsl;fsdjf ;aslfk;fs Klsdfjlsdkfjfk Sdfsdf asdfsf

  3. Sumerian Achievements (p. 67-71) • Writing: what was it called? Why was it made? • What were some technological achievements? (4) • What were the achievements in math & science? (6) • Architecture: Draw a ziggurat. What was its purpose? • What are examples of their art? (5)

  4. Sumerian Achievements (p. 67-71) • Writing: what was it called? Why was it made? • What were some technological achievements? (4) • What were the achievements in math & science? (7) • Architecture: Draw a ziggurat. What was its purpose? • What are examples of their art? (5) -Cuneiform; for trade -Wheel (carts) Pottery wheel -plow -sewers -Used bronze for strong weapons -number system based on 60 -year broken into 12 months -360° in a circle -calculate perimeter & area -recorded the natural world -made & recorded medicine • Religious ceremonies • Statues of gods, • Used ivory & wood • Pottery • Jewelry • Cylinder seals (name stamp)

  5. I. WRITING A. Cuneiform-1st system of writing B.1st used to keep business records C.Scribes=writers D. Epics-long poems Sumerian Achievements P.67-71

  6. II. Technology A.The wheel -Carts & wagons -Potter’s wheel B.Plow C.Sewers D.Use bronze to make strong weapons

  7. III. MATH & SCIENCE A.Number system based on 60 B.Year into 12 months C.360 deg. In circle D.Calc. perimeter & area E.Recorded natural world F.Made and recorded medicine

  8. IV. ARCHITECTURE A.One & two story houses B.Temples EX: Ziggurat to conduct religious ceremonies C.Used metal

  9. V.ART A.Statues of Gods B.Used ivory and wood C.Pottery D. Music E. Jewelry F. Cylinder seals-name stamp

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