Sumerians

Stable Food Supply

• Sumerians built the first plow out of wood.
• The plow made farming faster and easier.

Social Structure

• There are three different classes of people.
• The slaves were at the very bottom of the list.

Government

• One of the many kings lead the city-state army.
• The Sumerians made the first written law.

Religion

• Sumerians had many religious ceremonies.
• They were always trying to please the gods.

Art

• Sumerians had many forms of art.
• They also played music because they thought it please the gods.

Technology/Writing

• Sumerians invented the wheel.
• Sumerians were also able to invent cuneiform.