Practice Urbanisation In Southern Mesopotamia: Temples And Kings (1.8)

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Question 1.
What is the significance of agriculture in the urbanisation of Southern Mesopotamia?
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Think about why people would stop being nomadic.
Question 2.
Name one primary function of temples in early Mesopotamian cities.
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What activities might happen in a religious center?
3Question 3.
What was the primary purpose of writing in early Mesopotamian cities?
- A) Literature
- B) Record-keeping
- C) Art
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Think about why writing is important for trade.
4Question 4.
True or False: Temples in early Mesopotamian cities had only religious functions.
- True
- False
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Consider what else happens in a center of community.
Question 5.
Evaluate how the shift in agricultural practices directly impacted the development of urban centres in Mesopotamia.
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Consider the role of resources and stability in community growth.
Question 6.
Discuss the implications of writing on Mesopotamian governance and trade.
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How did writing change the way leaders managed resources and people?

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