Civilizations are not civilizations unless there is a solid region on which they live and job specialization within the inhabitants' region. Your argument is invalid.
One of the earliest nomadic civilizations to migrate to Sumer; they were the first real civilization, as they lived in a single area (the fertile crescent, as it is now called).
Why is the region of Sumer considered the Cradle of Civilization?
It is where cuneiform, the first written language, was created
What could the Sumerians practice year round because of the regions climate?
The Sumerians could grow and harvest food year-round, allowing them to stay in the region
Post an example of early Cuneiform (Sumerian pictograph).
Post an example of early Cuneiform (Sumerian pictograph).
Why was Cuneiform created?
To keep track of business transactions
What medium was used to "write" Cuneiform? Explain the process of preparing and writing on this surface?
Sumerians used clay tablets; they first had to wet the clay, form it into a...tablet, and then used a wedge-shaped stylus made of reeds to make impressions of different shapes and patterns for each different transaction (over a thousand at one point, and all had to be done by a select few who knew each one!); had to be let out in the sun to harden again
What did Cuneiform begin as a series of?
Pictographs! (a pictorial or visual representation of an object)
Post an example of evolved Cuneiform (wedge-shaped).
To keep track of business transactions
What medium was used to "write" Cuneiform? Explain the process of preparing and writing on this surface?
Sumerians used clay tablets; they first had to wet the clay, form it into a...tablet, and then used a wedge-shaped stylus made of reeds to make impressions of different shapes and patterns for each different transaction (over a thousand at one point, and all had to be done by a select few who knew each one!); had to be let out in the sun to harden again
What did Cuneiform begin as a series of?
Pictographs! (a pictorial or visual representation of an object)
Post an example of evolved Cuneiform (wedge-shaped).
After it evolved over time, what shape did the characters of Cuneiform evolve into?
A wedge shape!
Post an example of Akkadian Cuneiform.
A wedge shape!
Post an example of Akkadian Cuneiform.
After the Akkadians conquered, what happened to the Sumerian culture and written language?
The Akkadians adopted the Sumerian culture and written language
What is a pictograph?
A pictorial or visual representation of an object
Why did the creation of Cuneiform allow the Sumerians to become a sophisticated culture?
The Akkadians adopted the Sumerian culture and written language
What is a pictograph?
A pictorial or visual representation of an object
Why did the creation of Cuneiform allow the Sumerians to become a sophisticated culture?
They were able to communicate with each other for business and eventually for every day activities when it was simplified for the common Sumerian ability
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