1.8 - Urbanisation in Southern Mesopotamia: Temples and Kings
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What is the significance of agriculture in the urbanisation of Southern Mesopotamia?
💡 Hint: Think about why people would stop being nomadic.
Name one primary function of temples in early Mesopotamian cities.
💡 Hint: What activities might happen in a religious center?
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What was the primary purpose of writing in early Mesopotamian cities?
💡 Hint: Think about why writing is important for trade.
True or False: Temples in early Mesopotamian cities had only religious functions.
💡 Hint: Consider what else happens in a center of community.
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Evaluate how the shift in agricultural practices directly impacted the development of urban centres in Mesopotamia.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of resources and stability in community growth.
Discuss the implications of writing on Mesopotamian governance and trade.
💡 Hint: How did writing change the way leaders managed resources and people?
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