Ancient Sumerian Civilization Review

Review of the first civilization in Mesopotamia, including its cities, deities, and cultural achievements.

What is the time period associated with Ancient Sumer?

$$3500-2340\,B.C.E.$$

What was the first civilization in Mesopotamia?

Ancient Sumer

How many cities were part of Ancient Sumer?

$$12$$

Which specific cities are listed as being part of Ancient Sumer?

Uruk, Eridu, kish, lagash, ur, Nippur

What is the term for the Sumerian belief in many god?

politeismo

What name is given to the temples in Ancient Sumer?

anthropomorphic ziggurat

What was the Sumerian invention of writing called?

cuneiform

What specific labor activities were performed in Ancient Sumer?

forming, Trading building kanal and dikes

Where were the ruins of the Ancient City of Uruk located?

Mesopotamia

What region is referred to as the Fertile crestle?

Iraq Mesopotamia

Who was the Sumerian God of water?

Enki

How is the deity Sin described in the transcript?

The moon Good

Who was the deity Utu?

Son God

How is the deity Enlil described?

The god of air or lord of the ghost land

What is the name of the first epiko featuring the king of the City of Uruk?

Epic of Gilgamesh