The First Cities (Sumer)

It is a city that is also a separate, independent city.

• country

• city-state

• government

How were the cities of Sumer governed?

Select people who used to be in marketplaces and public squares in the Sumerian city.

• merchants

• priests

• scribers

• musicians

True or false: Sumerial people used to sleep outdoors on their homes' flat roofs.

• True

• False

Sumerians used to believe in many Gods. This is known as __________________.

True or false: Religious, social, and economic activities took place at the public square.

• True

• False

How did the Sumerians honor their gods?

• In religious ceremonies, priests washed the statues of gods and a meal was offered.

• Sumerian people used to sing songs and pray at nights.

• Sumerians did animal sacrifices for the gods and place the sacrifice under the gods statues.

What weakend the cities of Sumer?

• Summer was conquered by Jewish people.

• It didn't have any weakness. Nowadays, Sumer is a large city with a prosperous life in it.

• Sumer was conquered by the armies of Akkad.