Cuneiform and the Sumerians | 3,000 BC

The Sumerians were one of the earliest types of this kind of civilization? What does that mean?
They were the earliest type of nomadic civilization which means that they roamed from place to place.
Why is the region of Sumer considered the Cradle of Civilization?
It is the origin place of cuneiform, the world's first written language.
What could the Sumerians practice year round because of the regions climate?
Year-round agriculturePost an example of early Cuneiform (Sumerian pictograph).
Why was Cuneiform created?To keep track of business transactionsWhat medium was used to "write" Cuneiform? Explain the process of preparing and writing on this surface?
Clay tablets were used to write cuneiform. The clay was wetted and formed into a flat surface, and a wedge-shaped stylus was then used to write on the clay. The clay tablets were then left in the sun to dry and harden.
What did Cuneiform begin as a series of?
It began as a series of pictographs.Post an example of evolved Cuneiform (wedge-shaped).
After it evolved over time, what shape did the characters of Cuneiform evolve into?
A wedge shapePost an example of Akkadian Cuneiform.
After the Akkadians conquered, what happened to the Sumerian culture and written language?
They were adopted by the Akkadians.
What is a pictograph?
A pictorial or visual representation of an object.
Why did the creation of Cuneiform allow the Sumerians to become a sophisticated culture?
They were able to communicate effectively and record business transactions permanently