Sumerians

What’s the greatest invention of all time? - The wheel! And now, in this BrainPOP UK movie, you can finally find out who invented it as you join Tim and Moby as they explore the ancient culture of Sumer. In this educational, animated movie, learn about when and where the Sumerians lived and discover how they built one of the first advanced civilisations in history. Discover how the flooding of the Tigris and the Euphrates rivers was key to Sumerian prosperity, and how advances in irrigation and agriculture led to the division of labour in their society. Explore a typical Sumerian city-state, from the ziggurat at the centre of town to the Ensi, or king, who kept an eye on trade, politics, and religious ceremonies. Plus, discover cuneiform –Sumerian writing and see how Sumerian ideas influenced later civilisations--including a few inventions that we still use today! There’s reason ancient Mesopotamia is sometimes called the cradle of civilisation and after watching this movie you’ll know why!

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