1. Writing Cuneiform – c. 4000 BC Clay tablets baked/dried in the sun
Stylus writing utensil

3. Pictograms evolved into simple signs

4. Early Uses
Record keeping:
Taxes
Court Cases

5. Later Uses Oral traditions 2500 BC Epic of Gilgamesh (flood story)
Schools for scribes

6. Other Inventions Irrigation The wheel Bronze casting Glass The Arch
The advertisement

7. YOU WANT THIS TO BE EYE-CATCHING
Sumerian Ads!
The Sumerians are credited with some great inventions. Your task is to promote one of these inventions as if you were living in the time.
Requirements:
Must pertain to time. Pretend that this is the first time anyone has seen this invention. Express to everyone why this is something everyone NEEDS.
Like true advertising, this should be flashy. Use color to attract attention to your product/invention.
YOU WANT THIS TO BE EYE-CATCHING

8. YOU WANT THIS TO BE EYE-CATCHING
Sumerian Ads!
Important information:
Explain what the product is
Who made it
How do you use it
Advantages – why would you want to use this product?
Requirements:
Must pertain to time. Pretend that this is the first time anyone has seen this invention. Express to everyone why this is something everyone NEEDS.
Like true advertising, this should be flashy. Use color to attract attention to your product/invention.
YOU WANT THIS TO BE EYE-CATCHING
Due MONDAY, 15.Sep.