Chapter 5: Ancient Sumer

A blue stone called lapis lazuli, used on the Standard of Ur, came from far beyond the Zagros Mountains. This shows that the city-states of Sumer engaged in

A society has a stable food supply if

Which of these ancient Sumerians most likely lived in a two-story house near the center of the city?

Which one of these inventions most affected the food supply in Sumer?

Small, mud-brick houses at the edge of the city were the homes of

Who had these responsibilities? • Lead the army. • Enforce the laws. • Have temples built.

Which Sumerian belief about the king helped strengthen the social order?

Why were scribes important in Sumerian government?

Which evidence shows that the Sumerians lived after the Stone Age?

What was the main use of these items? • Drums • Pipes • Lyres