Why is the region of Sumer considered the Cradle of Civilization?
-Because it is where cuneiform was created.
What could the Sumerians practice year round because of the regions climate?
-Year round agriculture.
Post an example of early Cuneiform (Sumerian pictograph).
Why was Cuneiform created?
-As their civilization increased and became more prosperous the amount of business transactions increased, they needed a way of keeping records.
What medium was used to "write" Cuneiform? Explain the process of preparing and writing on this surface?
-Clay, they wet the clay, form is into flat surfaces, then used a wedged shape stylus made from reeds to make impressions into the clays surface, then they have to put it out in the sun to dry and harden.
What did Cuneiform begin as a series of?
-Pictographs
Post an example of evolved Cuneiform (wedge-shaped).
After it evolved over time, what shape did the characters of Cuneiform evolve into?
-Wedged shape language.
Post an example of Akkadian Cuneiform.
After the Akkadians conquered, what happened to the Sumerian culture and written language?
-Akkadians adopted to their culture and written language.
What is a pictograph?
-Pictures that are on clay or walls
Why did the creation of Cuneiform allow the Sumerians to become a sophisticated culture?
-Because they adopted their language which made them more sophisticated.
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