#1 First Response 1. Sumerians- The invented the first form of writing, number system, the first wheeled vehicle, sundried bricks and farming. This is important because it taught the people hot to communicate and learning numbers but also provide for their families. 2. Egyptians- Help contribute building pyramids, templets  and monuments. It was important because it was model for the civilization that paid the government officials and workers. 3. Assyrians- The contributed the strength of the military men by the use of weapons. I really don't agree because they could over power other out of anything but more like strong arm. 4. Persian- They contributed Zoroastrianism good people rewarded and bad people punished. I agree because no one should be rewarded in doing wrong because they will continue to do wrong just to get rewarded. #2 Second Response The most important contribution made by the Sumerians were political which helped shaped the culture and architectural aspect of their time. The Sumerians were first developed in the southern part of Mesopotamia also known as Sumer. Mesopotamia was part of the "Fertile Crescent" which is known for its rich soils, technological innovations, including writing, the wheel, agriculture, and the use of irrigation. There were priests and rulers who invented ways to take authority over the people who lived in cities reliant on grain agriculture and irrigation. Also importantly, the Sumerians invented a form of writing known as cuneiform. This writing was used as a way for the higher ups to keep track of people and goods. Overall the Sumerians developed a unique system. The Egyptian culture and traditions were a huge part of their contribution to the Ancient Near East. They carried their traditions with them when they established an empire or engaged in trade. Invaders and newcomers immediately adapted to their culture/traditions as well. Once a year the Nile River would flood which would bring fertile soil and moisture for farming. Because of these rich soils the Egyptians produced an annual agricultural surplus which helped sustain a growing, prosperous population.  The Assyrians contributed a lot towards the development of the first actual empire which included the building of towns, palaces, temples, machinery and techniques. The Assyrians also established power with warfare. With their ironmaking skills, they were able to create the machinery.  Assyrian kings organized and conquered territories effectively. Overall the Assyrians had many technological advancements that allowed them to go on the offensive and attack which resulted in the expansion of their empire.  The Persians contributed to communication and trade by easing it with a sophisticated system of roads linking between three continents, Africa, Asia and Europe. Also they created a govern system( which included the invention of taxes and human rights). This system became successful because there weren't many rebellions between the rulers ...

1. #1 First Response
1. Sumerians- The invented the first form of writing, number
system, the first wheeled vehicle, sundried bricks and farming.
This is important because it taught the people hot to
communicate and learning numbers but also provide for their
families.
2. Egyptians- Help contribute building pyramids, templets and
monuments. It was important because it was model for the
civilization that paid the government officials and workers.
3. Assyrians- The contributed the strength of the military men
by the use of weapons. I really don't agree because they could
over power other out of anything but more like strong arm.
4. Persian- They contributed Zoroastrianism good people
rewarded and bad people punished. I agree because no one
should be rewarded in doing wrong because they will continue
to do wrong just to get rewarded.
#2 Second Response
The most important contribution made by the Sumerians were
political which helped shaped the culture and architectural
aspect of their time. The Sumerians were first developed in the
southern part of Mesopotamia also known as Sumer.
Mesopotamia was part of the "Fertile Crescent" which is known
for its rich soils, technological innovations, including writing,
the wheel, agriculture, and the use of irrigation. There were
priests and rulers who invented ways to take authority over the
people who lived in cities reliant on grain agriculture and
irrigation. Also importantly, the Sumerians invented a form of
writing known as cuneiform. This writing was used as a way for
the higher ups to keep track of people and goods. Overall the
Sumerians developed a unique system.
The Egyptian culture and traditions were a huge part of their

2. contribution to the Ancient Near East. They carried their
traditions with them when they established an empire or
engaged in trade. Invaders and newcomers immediately adapted
to their culture/traditions as well. Once a year the Nile River
would flood which would bring fertile soil and moisture for
farming. Because of these rich soils the Egyptians produced an
annual agricultural surplus which helped sustain a growing,
prosperous population.
The Assyrians contributed a lot towards the development of the
first actual empire which included the building of towns,
palaces, temples, machinery and techniques. The Assyrians also
established power with warfare. With their ironmaking skills,
they were able to create the machinery. Assyrian kings
organized and conquered territories effectively. Overall the
Assyrians had many technological advancements that allowed
them to go on the offensive and attack which resulted in the
expansion of their empire.
The Persians contributed to communication and trade by easing
it with a sophisticated system of roads linking between three
continents, Africa, Asia and Europe. Also they created a govern
system( which included the invention of taxes and human
rights). This system became successful because there weren't
many rebellions between the rulers and the people who were
ruled.
#1 First
R
esponse
1.
Sumerians
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3. The invented the first form of writing, number system, the first
wheeled
vehicle, sundried bricks and farming. This is important because
it taught the people hot
to communicate and learning numbers but also provide for their
families.
2.
Egyptians
-
Help co
ntribute building pyramids, templets
and monuments. It was
important because it was model for the civilization that paid the
government officials
and workers.
3.
Assyrians
-
The contributed the strength of the military men by the use of
weapons. I
really d
on't agree because they could over power other out of anything
but more like
strong arm.
4.
Persian

4. -
They contributed Zoroastrianism good people rewarded and bad
people
punished. I agree because no one should be rewarded in doing
wrong because they will
co
ntinue to do wrong just to get rewarded.
#2
Second
R
esponse
The most important contribution made by the Sumerians were
political which helped
shaped the culture and ar
chitectural aspect of their time. The Sumerians were first
developed in the southern part of Mesopotamia also known as
Sumer. Mesopotamia was
part of the "Fertile Crescent" which is known for its rich soils,
technological innovations,
including writing, th
e wheel, agriculture, and the use of irrigation.
There were priests and
rulers who invented ways to take authority over the people who
lived in cities reliant on
grain agriculture and irrigation. Also importantly, the
Sumerians invented a form of
writing k

5. nown as cuneiform. This writing was used as a way for the
higher ups to keep
track of people and goods. Overall the Sumerians developed a
unique system.
The Egyptian culture and traditions were a huge part of their
contribution to the Ancient
Near East. Th
ey carried their traditions with them when they established an
empire or
engaged in trade. Invaders and newcomers immediately adapted
to their
culture/traditions as well. Once a year the Nile River would
flood which would bring
fertile soil and moisture fo
r farming. Because of these rich soils the Egyptians produced
an annual agricultural surplus which helped sustain a growing,
prosperous population.
The Assyrians contributed a lot towards the development of the
first actual empire
which included the build
ing of towns, palaces, temples, machinery and techniques. The
Assyrians also established power with warfare. With their
ironmaking skills, they were
#1 First Response
1. Sumerians- The invented the first form of writing, number
system, the first wheeled
vehicle, sundried bricks and farming. This is important because
it taught the people hot
to communicate and learning numbers but also provide for their
families.
2. Egyptians- Help contribute building pyramids, templets and
monuments. It was

6. important because it was model for the civilization that paid the
government officials
and workers.
3. Assyrians- The contributed the strength of the military men
by the use of weapons. I
really don't agree because they could over power other out of
anything but more like
strong arm.
4. Persian- They contributed Zoroastrianism good people
rewarded and bad people
punished. I agree because no one should be rewarded in doing
wrong because they will
continue to do wrong just to get rewarded.
#2 Second Response
The most important contribution made by the Sumerians were
political which helped
shaped the culture and architectural aspect of their time. The
Sumerians were first
developed in the southern part of Mesopotamia also known as
Sumer. Mesopotamia was
part of the "Fertile Crescent" which is known for its rich soils,
technological innovations,
including writing, the wheel, agriculture, and the use of
irrigation. There were priests and
rulers who invented ways to take authority over the people who
lived in cities reliant on
grain agriculture and irrigation. Also importantly, the
Sumerians invented a form of
writing known as cuneiform. This writing was used as a way for
the higher ups to keep
track of people and goods. Overall the Sumerians developed a
unique system.

7. The Egyptian culture and traditions were a huge part of their
contribution to the Ancient
Near East. They carried their traditions with them when they
established an empire or
engaged in trade. Invaders and newcomers immediately adapted
to their
culture/traditions as well. Once a year the Nile River would
flood which would bring
fertile soil and moisture for farming. Because of these rich soils
the Egyptians produced
an annual agricultural surplus which helped sustain a growing,
prosperous population.
The Assyrians contributed a lot towards the development of the
first actual empire
which included the building of towns, palaces, temples,
machinery and techniques. The
Assyrians also established power with warfare. With their
ironmaking skills, they were
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BRCC's General Education
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explicitly state teh possible levels of achievement along a
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