The Sumerians were the first major civilization to occupy the fertile region between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers known as Mesopotamia. They developed one of the earliest known systems of writing called cuneiform using pictographs and symbols, and established many of the first cities including Ur and Kish. Despite their lack of unity, the Sumerians made significant contributions to civilization, such as inventing the wheel and cart, establishing systems of weights and measures, and developing early forms of mathematics, law, and architecture. The Sumerian civilization declined as they were conquered by invading enemies due to internal fighting that weakened them.
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1. Major 321 (World History and Civilization II)
Instructor: Ms. Maria Cristy Feria
THE SUMERIANS
Reported by: Chante C. Cabantog, Anthony Jose, Marian Llanda, Alriz John Macuse
The Sumerians were the first major group of people who occupied the so-called “Fertile Crescent”, a fertile
region in the Middle East known historically as Mesopotamia, now part of Iraq. Mesopotamia is a place located
between two rivers – Tigris and Euphrates. Mesopotamia means –“land between two rivers”. The annual
overflowing or flooding of these twin rivers caused the farmlands suitable for farming.
The discovery of the Behistun Rock by the Italian Pietro della Valle led to the better understanding of the
Sumerian system of writing called “cuneiform” that consists of 600 symbols.Sumerians used pictographs that
represent things and used symbols for each word. The Sumerians developed the first known codified legal and
administrative systems.
Among the most famous cities established by the Sumerians include Erech, Eridu, Kish, Larsa, Lagash,
Nippur, Umma, Ur and many others. They were polytheists – believing in many gods and goddesses. Because of
frequent fighting, the Sumerians became weak and were easily conquered by invading enemies. Despite their lack
of unity, the Sumerians left a handful of significant contributions to civilization. These contributions were the basis
of many developments in science, technology and others.
The greatest contributions of the Sumerians
1. The Sumerians were the first inventors of wheel and cart.
2. They were also the first to milk cows.
3. The Sumerians were the first to weave linen.
4. The Sumerians were the first to established City-states.
5. The systems of weighing and measurement were first introduced by the Sumerians.
6. In Mathematics, they introduced also the usage of algebraic principle, fraction, square root and the system of
counting based on 60 (Sexagesimal). The principle of calculator originated to the Sumerians.
7. They invented the first lunar calendar with 12 months.
8. The earliest form of writing System in history and used stylus and clay tablets as writing material.
9. They used bricks which were made of clay for house construction.
2. 10. In architecture and engineering, they introduced dome and vault, they built ziggurats, temples for their god and
goddesses. These structures were usually 7 stories high. The highest story was used as altar for their god/goddess.
They also introduced the construction of ramps, canals and dikes.
11. The Sumerians were the first to execute surgical operations.
12. They also invented the oven.
13. The Sumerians were the first civilization to used animals for plowing and pulling cart and they formed the first
organized labor force in history.
Here are some interesting and historic fast facts about Sumerians
1. Sumerian society is divided into three namely; the upper class which is consists of priests and government
officials; the middle class which is composed f businessmen and craftsmen; and, the lower class which is consists
of farmers and slaves.
2. Education is an important aspect in Sumerian civilization. Subjects taught in a Sumerian school include reading,
writing, mathematics, history, map-making, linguistics, law, medicine and surgical operation.
3. Fortune telling and astrology were also taught in Sumerian schools.
4. Sumerians were polytheist. Some of their gods and goddesses include Enlil – god of the wind and typhoon, Ea –
god of water and bodies of water and Anu – god of heaven and earth.
5. Marriage of Sumerians were arranged by parents.
6. Women in Sumerian society were highly regarded. They were allowed to purchase and own properties, engaged
in trading and witness in court.
7. Sumerians most important economic activities were farming, trading and industry.
8. The Sumerians domesticated the cattle, goat, sheep and parrot.
9. The Behiston Rock was deciphered by the English Henry Creawicke Rawlinson in 1846.
10. The capital city of the Sumerian civilization is Sumer. It means "land of the civilized lords" or "native land".
11. The Sumerians referred to themselves as uŋ saŋ giga which literally means "the black-headed people".
12. The Sumerians built the Great Zigurrat of Ur.
13. There was plenty of pottery and the forms of the vases, bowls and dishes were manifold; there were special jars
for honey, butter, oil and wine.
3. 14. A Sumerian city-state was governed by a religious priest, prince or ruler called “ensi” or by a king called
“lugal”.
15. The Sumerians used beds, chairs and stools with carved legs that look like legs of an ox. There fire-altars, were
fire-places, and chimneys too.
16. Sumerians created daggers with metal blades and wooden handles. They hammered copper into plates and
made gold into necklaces or collars.
17. Sumerian women worn feathered head-dress.
18. The Sumerians made knives, wedges, drills, bows, arrows, spears and daggers.
19. The Sumerians were music lovers. (They love to play lyre)
20. The Sumerians believed that the Earth is a flat disc and believed in afterlife.