known to man. From Village to City began in 8000BC and spanned all the way into 3000BC. Throughout this report we will

look at the 6 key features of this civilization as outlined in our classroom discussions, and hope to convey what we have learned

in a useful, and interesting way. The development of a city: The first city to be built was Jericho, in the Middle East Map: This

map is a picture of what the division of land would have looked like in those times. Clearly identified here, it is possible to see

Babylon, Ur, and Eridu. c Microsoft Encarta '95. (Appendix 1). Sumer at this time evolved into the largest city-state,

established by a people known as the Ubaidians. The development of the city, allowed for rapid population growth due to the

abundance of food. Sheep, goat and pigs had been originally domesticated for use as food, not as sources of clothing. The main

economic activity during this time was trade and barter. Obsidian, a volcanic glass was fashioned into razor sharp tools and

weapons. It was also used as trade. People who lived near Obsidian deposits often risked their

regular citizens. In this time period also there was slavery. Slaves, to which later became more commonly known as 'Serfs'.

and used for many purposes. Trade developed between different cities, Jericho, Sumer, Adab, Eridu, Isin, Kish, Kullab,

theories. c Microsoft Encarta '95. (Appendix 4). The wheel originated in early Mesopotamia around 3000BC. It was a great

materials around 8000BC. Most of the Village to City civilization took place during the copper age, when copper was mined

King Hammurabi. Capital Punishment has been outlawed in Canada, however it is still in effect as the main source of deterrence

the society to function. There was no real specific information regarding the use of gender roles. However, there were certain

Prentice-Hall tm Books c, 1982. 4. Gibson, Dwight L., Terry G. Murphy, Fredrick E. Jarman and Derek Grant. All About

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