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Mesopotamia
Mesopotamia or better said, land between rivers, was named for its location in the
southwest of the Asian continent between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.
The Sumerians first settlers of Mesopotamia created an irrigation system this helped to
develop agriculture and thus obtain food in abundance. The Sumerians, also, around the year 3,000
BC built several cities, which over time these cities became larger and more powerful, that is how
the City-States were created, as a form of organization of the Sumerian people.
- Political Organization: They had a monarchy (they believed kings to be gods)
- Economy: its main economic activity was agriculture. They cultivated: Wheat, Barley,
Olive trees. But they also developed industry and commerce.
Industry Commerce
Pottery Barter
Wool fabrics
Metal
When we talk about their trade, it is very important to note that the Summaries invented
the wheel, which we continue to use today. Thanks to this invention, the Summaries built carts
that allowed them to easily transport merchandise.
Summary societies are composed of 4 social groups which,
Elite
Dependent commoners
Free commoners
Slave
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