1.9 - The Seal – An Urban Artefact
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What is a cylindrical stone seal?
💡 Hint: Think about its shape and purpose in trade.
Name one material commonly used to make seals.
💡 Hint: Consider the types of materials in ancient artifacts.
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What primary function did seals serve in urban Mesopotamia?
💡 Hint: Think of what a seal signifies in trade.
True or False: Seals were made solely from clay.
💡 Hint: Consider the different materials discussed.
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Devise a plan for a Mesopotamian trade route using seals. What factors would need to be considered?
💡 Hint: Think about the social connections in trade and security measures.
Discuss the implications if seals were not used in trade. What might the urban landscape of Mesopotamia look like without them?
💡 Hint: Consider how trust is built in transactions.
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