The Seven Features of Sumerian Civilization

Stable Food Supply

• Made the first plow out of wood
• Built canals,dams,and reservoirs

Social Structure

• Upper class priest,landowners,and government officials
• Slaves were at the very bottom

Governmet

• City-states were ruled by the kings
• Believed their kings were chosen by the gods

Religon

• Expressed their beliefs by making temples 
• Had many kinds of ceremonies 

The Arts

• Music was important for the Sumerians 
• The musicians also had played a lyre 

Technology

• The wheels made every thing easier 

Writing

• Their language had 700 symbols