1. Mr. Burton World History 3.2

2. Sumerians Developed the world’s first civilization. Developed the world’s first civilization. 3000 B.C. Sumerians settled in southern Mesopotamia. 3000 B.C. Sumerians settled in southern Mesopotamia.

3. Sumerian’s Cont…. Most Sumerian’s lived in a city-state: a city state with a countryside all around it. Most Sumerian’s lived in a city-state: a city state with a countryside all around it.

4. Sumerian’s (still) Kish was the city-state known as the most powerful city in Samaria. Kish was the city-state known as the most powerful city in Samaria. Uruk and Ur continually fought for dominance. This led us to the story of Gilgamesh. Uruk and Ur continually fought for dominance. This led us to the story of Gilgamesh.

5. Akkadians Settled in northern Mesopotamia. Settled in northern Mesopotamia. The Akkadians and Sumerians had peace for many years until Sargon (Akkadian leader) wanted to make the Akkadian empire much larger. The Akkadians and Sumerians had peace for many years until Sargon (Akkadian leader) wanted to make the Akkadian empire much larger. Sargon was the first ruler to have a permanent army. Sargon was the first ruler to have a permanent army.

6. Sargon Established the worlds first empire. Established the worlds first empire. Sargons huge empire stretched from the Persian Gulf to the Mediterranean Sea. Sargons huge empire stretched from the Persian Gulf to the Mediterranean Sea.

7. Religion Shaped Society Sumerian’s believed in a polytheistic society: many gods. Sumerian’s believed in a polytheistic society: many gods. Enlil-lord of the air Enlil-lord of the air Enki-god of wisdom Enki-god of wisdom Inanna-goddess of love and war Inanna-goddess of love and war Utu-sun god Utu-sun god Nanna-moon god. Nanna-moon god.

8. Social Status/Hierachry King-highest (chosen by gods to rule) King-highest (chosen by gods to rule) Priest-2 nd Priest-2 nd Sumers skilled people: traders, craftsmen, and merchants. Sumers skilled people: traders, craftsmen, and merchants. Farmers and laborers Farmers and laborers slaves slaves

9. Men/Women's roles Men: held political power and made laws. Education was usually reserved for men. Men: held political power and made laws. Education was usually reserved for men. Women stayed at home and took care of the children. Women stayed at home and took care of the children. Enheduanna: daughter of Sargon is considered the first known female writer in history. Enheduanna: daughter of Sargon is considered the first known female writer in history.

10. Homework. 1B, 2A, 2B 1B, 2A, 2B