The Sumerian Life

Stable Food Supply

• Sumerians made the first plow out of wood
• The plow made farming faster and easier

Social Structure

• The slaves were held at the very bottom
• Middle class had craftspeople and merchants

Government

• Kings had officials to help them
• Special groups patrolled canals and farmers

Religion

• Built staircases for their gods
• Sumerian statues expressed their beliefs

The Arts