Chapter 3 Mesopotamia Section III: Sumerian Achievements.

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Chapter 3 Mesopotamia Section III: Sumerian Achievements

Section Focus Sumer and Mesopotamia made many contributions. Made advancements in religion, government, culture, and society. Many passed down to later civilizations and still used today.

The Invention of Writing Sumerians invented world’s first writing system (cuneiform). Began as pictographs but developed into symbols for words. Scribes wrote on clay tablets with a stylus. Translate Translate

The Invention of Writing

The Invention of Writing First used for business then government records. Also used to write books about history, poems, and math.

Advances and Inventions Made other discoveries that changed lives, such as: The wheel The plow The sailboat Bricks Sewers Alphabet, Art, Architecture, & Music

Advances and Inventions Discovered medicines for healing. Developed 12 month calendar based on moon. Developed number system based on 60 & built first clock. Mesopotamia was one of the most powerful and influential civilizations of the ancient world.