western civ blog 2
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Fertile Crescent: Mesopotamia was settled in a very dry environment and the crescent was one of the only areas with good farming land, this area provided a surplus of crops for the Mesopotamia.
Mesopotamia: One of the earliest civilizations created, developed many systems still used today that set the stage for more civilizations to be created and be civilized.
City-State: Sumerian city states set the stage for modern day countries to be created.
Dynasty: Helped for governments to be developed in later civilizations and for citizens to have rulers for centuries, led to dynasties such as the Han dynasty, Ming dynasty, etc.
Cultural Diffusion: Allows for countries to share ideas and products so that they can become further developed and expand their own ideas and range of adventures.
Polytheism: The Sumerians belief in many Gods was one of the main parts of their culture, their lives revolved around making the gods happy and not angering them.
Empire: Created a new form of power and control for conquerers, and a new way of government for the people. Also, the first creation of an empire caused the fall of the Sumerians.
Hammurabi: Laws helped to unify the Sumerians and deal with their issues easily. The law code also spread to future civilizations and eventually changed into the law systems many countries have today.
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The environmental challenges the Sumerians went through were, 1.unpredictable flooding and extremely dry periods, which made it difficult to grow crops easily. 2. No natural barriers for defense or protection from the elements or enemies. 3. Limited natural resources and building materials and scarce necessary items for life.
Fertile Crescent: Mesopotamia was settled in a very dry environment and the crescent was one of the only areas with good farming land, this area provided a surplus of crops for the Mesopotamia.
Mesopotamia: One of the earliest civilizations created, developed many systems still used today that set the stage for more civilizations to be created and be civilized.
City-State: Sumerian city states set the stage for modern day countries to be created.
Dynasty: Helped for governments to be developed in later civilizations and for citizens to have rulers for centuries, led to dynasties such as the Han dynasty, Ming dynasty, etc.
Cultural Diffusion: Allows for countries to share ideas and products so that they can become further developed and expand their own ideas and range of adventures.
Polytheism: The Sumerians belief in many Gods was one of the main parts of their culture, their lives revolved around making the gods happy and not angering them.
Empire: Created a new form of power and control for conquerers, and a new way of government for the people. Also, the first creation of an empire caused the fall of the Sumerians.
Hammurabi: Laws helped to unify the Sumerians and deal with their issues easily. The law code also spread to future civilizations and eventually changed into the law systems many countries have today.
3.
The environmental challenges the Sumerians went through were, 1.unpredictable flooding and extremely dry periods, which made it difficult to grow crops easily. 2. No natural barriers for defense or protection from the elements or enemies. 3. Limited natural resources and building materials and scarce necessary items for life.
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