THE SUMERIANS IN MESOPOTAMIA

Directions:  Please complete this outline of information as best you can.  You may not find enough information to fill in each category nor may you find enough information to give three examples per category.  Don't worry!  Work as a group and do your best!

I.  Culture of the Sumerians
    A.  Religion/Belief System/Holidays:
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    B.  Government Structure/Military
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    C.  Laws
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    D.  Customs/Traditions/Styles
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    E.  Language
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    F.  Education System
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    G.  Literature
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    H.  Kinship/Family Structure
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    I.  Entertainment/Games/Sports
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II.  Economy of the Sumerians
    A.  Gathering of naturally occurring products
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    B.  Fishing
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    C.  Herding/Ranching products
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    D.  Farming products
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    E.  Trading
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    F.  Raiding of other peoples
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    G.  Mining
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    H.  Manufacturing
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    I.  Services Industry (stores, restaurants)
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III.  Technology of the Sumerians
    A.  Tools
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    B.  Weapons
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    C.  Skills/Processes
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    D.  Transportation
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    E.  Communication
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IV.  Environment of the Sumerians
    A.  Landforms
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    B.  Water Bodies
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    C.  Flora
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    D.  Fauna
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    E.  Climate
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    F.  Natural Resources
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