Sumer and Akkad (Lesson 2 Worksheet) REVIEW

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What does polytheism mean?

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The worship of many gods

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What is cuneiform?

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A form of wedge-shaped writing.

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Who was Sargon?

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An Akkadian ruler who created the first empire.

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What is an empire?

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A large territory controlled by one ruler.

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What is a dynasty?

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A ruling family

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What role did religion play in Mesopotamian society?

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It was an important part of society

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Main Idea and Details: Fill in the missing MAIN IDEA below.

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The Sumerians created a complex society.

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How did the Sumerian writing system develop and change?

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It started as pictographs and evolved into cuneiform.