Nomadic civilizations meaning that they migrated
Why is the region of Sumer considered the Cradle of Civilization?
Because it is where cuneiform was created, the worlds first written language
What could the Sumerians practice year round because of the regions climate?
They were able to practice year round agriculture
Why was Cuneiform created?
transactions increased and a way to keep track of the transaction became necessary
What medium was used to "write" Cuneiform? Explain the process of preparing and writing on this surface?
The Sumerians chose to write on clay tablets. First they would wet the flat surfaces, then they would use a wedge shaped stylus made from reeds to make impressions into the clay surface, then set them in the sun to harden
What did Cuneiform begin as a series of?
It began as a series of pictographs
After it evolved over time, what shape did the characters of Cuneiform evolve into?
As it evolved the pictographs became more abstract and the number of character began to grow, until it finally became a wedge shaped language
After the Akkadians conquered, what happened to the Sumerian culture and written language?
The Akkadians adopted their ways
What is a pictograph?
Visual representation of an object
Why did the creation of Cuneiform allow the Sumerians to become a sophisticated culture?
It allowed a more peaceful way of tracking transactions, and bettering society.
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