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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!. Sumerian Achievements. The Invention of Writing. The invention of writing was one of the greatest cultural advances in history.
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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!
Sumerian Achievements
The Invention of Writing The invention of writing was one of the greatest cultural advances in history.
The Invention of Writing • Cuneiform- • Styluses- The world’s first system of writing Sharp tool to make wedged shaped symbols
With cuneiform, symbols represented syllables. Syllables and symbols were combined to express complex ideas.
Picture symbols pictograph A writer who kept records. Very important role in society scribe
epic long poems that tell stories of heroes Epic of Gilgamesh The story of a legendary Sumerian king
Advances and Inventions technical the wheel the plow sewers bronze for tools, weapons
Math and Science system based on number 60 areas of rectangles, triangles detailed records of natural world medicines for healing
The Arts of Sumer: Architecture science of building ziggurat- a pyramid shaped temple tower
The Arts sculpture pottery jewelry cylinder seals instruments