World History 133
Unit 2: Geography & Culture
Name ____________________
Ancient Mesopotamia's Sumerian Civilizations Chart
Part I: Read pages 62-75 in Patterns of Interaction and complete the following chart .
Sumerian
Time Period in Power
Political
● What is the type of government?
● Who were some of the rulers/leaders?
● How did the leaders maintain power and
control?
● Laws
Religious
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Type of religion
Types of deities (gods)
Religious ceremonies
Role religion plays in daily life
Art and Culture
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New ideas
Language
Types of art/examples
Education
Literature
Innovation and Technology
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Technological advancements
Machinery
Impact of new innovation and technology
Scientific advancements
Social
● What are the social classes?
● How are groups divided?
● How do social groups affect society?
Economic
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How did the people make a living?
What types of jobs are there?
Is the civilization/society wealthy?
Is there trade? With who?
Geography
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Climate?
What is the terrain?
Rivers? Mountains? Deserts?
Natural barriers?
What is the impact of geography on the
region?
Part II: CLOSE READING: Please list three new vocabulary words and their definitions
below:
Part III
How did Mesopotamia’s geography impact the different elements of PRAISE?
Political:
Religious:
Arts & Culture:
Innovation:
Social:
Economic: