Ancient Mesopotamia
Presentations - Ancient Sumer
PowerPoints
The ancient Sumerians were very clever. They settled down in small villages and towns in ancient Mesopotamia and were probably the first people to plant, harvest, and store crops. They made strong bricks to build homes. They invented farming tools, like the plow. They also invented a few other things including the wheel, the first sailboat, the first written language, and the first super hero! They made themselves at home in the land between two rivers. Here are some PowerPoints that each give you a quick look at this early civilization and the daily life of the ancient Sumerian people.
Ancient Sumer and Empire Builders
Was Ancient Sumer a Civilization?
See Also: Babylon, Assyria, Overviews
For Kids
Ancient Mesopotamia Online Interactive Games and Kids Sites
For Teachers
Lesson Plans and Activities for Ancient Mesopotamia
Explore Ancient Mesopotamia
Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids
The Land Between Two Rivers - The First Civilization
What does it take for a group of people to become a civilization?
Geography, History, Government
The importance of geography in Ancient Mesopotamia
Early Pioneers in Ancient Mesopotamia, settling down
Trade & Commerce, Clay Balls and Tokens
Daily Life
Music and Instruments (hear it!)
Religion, Gods, Myths
Religion - A Big Part of Daily Life
The Legend of Gilgamesh (the first superhero!)
Gilgamesh Makes A Friend - illustrated PowerPoint for kids
Gilgamesh and the Tree of Eternal Life
More Myths and Stories (some interactive, some animated)
Inventions and Achievements
So Many Firsts - the Wheel, the Sailboat, the Plow, and more
Hammurabi's Code - Written Laws
Hanging Gardens - Ancient Wonder, A love story
Interactive Games
Interactive Quizzes with Answers about Ancient Sumer, Babylon, and Assyria
Ancient Mesopotamia Five Themes of Geography
Ancient Sumer Art & Inventions