Lesson 2: Sumer

1. Explain two advantages of Sumerian irrigation. (2 marks)

2. List the three main crops grown in Sumer then describe how each of them was used. (3 marks)

3. While irrigation helped Sumerian civilization to grow and prosper, it had harmful effects as well. Describe four of these harmful effects. (4 marks)

4. When the Sumerians learned to irrigate their crops they changed the natural environment to meet their needs.

1. How has the environment in your area been changed to meet people's needs? (2 marks)
   
2. Do you think that all the changes in the environment have been beneficial? Give two reasons for your answer. (4 marks)

 

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