Sumerian Civilization

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What is the Sumerian civilization known for inventing?

The Sumerians are known for inventing the wheel and cuneiform writing.

Where was the Sumerian civilization located?

It was located in the southern part of Mesopotamia, near the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.

What type of government did the Sumerians have?

The Sumerians had city-states, each with its own ruler.

What was the purpose of a ziggurat in Sumerian cities?

Ziggurats were temple complexes for religious rituals.

What was one of the major contributions of the Sumerians to law?

They contributed the earliest known law code, the Code of Ur-Nammu.

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