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Published on Nov 18, 2015

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Life Of Sumerians

By Jasmine Alexandra Farias
Photo by mharrsch

Stable Food Supply

  • The Sumerians built canals, dams, & reservoirs.
  • They also made the first plow out of wood.
Photo by Maw*Maw

Social Structure

  • The Sumerians have upper class priests , land owners , government officials
  • The middle class - common class included merchants and craftsmen 

Government

  • The Sumerians were ruled by a king.
  • The Sumerian King enforced laws and collected taxes.

Religon

  • The Sumerians built staircase for their Gods to walk on Earth.
  • They also did ceremonies for the human sacrifice.

The Arts of The Sumerians

  • Sumerians have art works such as painting,architecture,and music.
  • The Sumerians believe music brought joy to their Gods.

Technology

  • The Sumerians built arches.
  • They also invented the wheel chair.

Writing

  • The Sumerians have 700 words in writing