Ancient Sumer
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Characteristics of Civilization
What characteristics make a society into a civilization?
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Stable Food Supply
The Sumerians invented two key ideas to help them create a stable food supply.
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Social Structure
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Government
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Religion
In Sumer, religious beliefs influenced many parts of daily life.
The Sumerians tried to please their gods in every aspect, from growing crops to settling disputes.
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The Arts
There were many kinds of artists and artisans in ancient Sumer.
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Technology
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Writing
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