Land Between Rivers – Mesopotamian and Sumerian Civilisation

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Mesopotamian History – Babylon, Sumer and Akkad. Understanding the inventions and contributions modern day Iraq made

What you will learn

Understand why Mesopotamia is important to civilisation.

Understand the importance of Sumer and why it is considered the “Cradle of civilisation”.

Become familiar with the empires that formed Mesopotamia’s history.

Appreciate the many inventions and innovations the Sumerians developed during their time, that are still in use today.

Be introduced to the art and architecture throughout the history of Mesopotamia.

Understand the role of religion and the primary deities of Sumer and other Mesopotamian cultures.

Become familiar with the first writing system in the world – cuneiform.

Be aware of the major literature works Mesopotamia produced.

Comprehend the contribution the Akkadians, Assyrians and Babylonians made to the world.

Be introduced to the powerful rulers of Mesopotamia such as Sargon the Akkad, King Assurnarsipal, King Hammurabi and King Nebuchadnezzar II.

Gain knowledge about some of the most important Mesopotamian art and cultural artefacts, including the library at Nineveh, Babylon’s Ishtar Gate and the Hanging

Understand what happened to the Mesopotamian civilisation in the end.

Description

Mesopotamia

It was a place that was so technically sophisticated as much as 4,000 years ago that some of the inventions that came from there, like the wheel and the zodiac, are still in use today. The first civilisation it produced, Sumer, is also the first civilization in the world. Mesopotamia was an ancient country that occupied present-day Iraq.

You may find out just how advanced these ancient humans were by taking this course in Sumerian and Mesopotamian Civilizations study. You will learn about their extraordinary understanding of irrigation and agriculture, how they created sophisticated urban cultures, and how they viewed the world through writing, art, literature, astrology, and even conflict.

We look at the significance of religion in Sumerian civilization, as well as their Creation Myth, cosmology, and major gods. We also examine the development of cuneiform, the first writing system ever used, and talk about the extensive literary legacy that cuneiform sparked.


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In addition to learning about the first emperor, Sargon the Great, and the numerous contributions the Akkadians contributed to the world, we follow the growth and fall of the Akkadian Empire. We examine the Assyrians’ ascendance to power over time, the numerous monarchs who were most influential during these times, and the contributions—both positive and negative—they made to both their own world and the world that persisted long after their empire vanished.

You will learn about King Hammurabi and Nebuchadnezzar II, two of the most significant kings in the history of Babylon and Mesopotamia, who reigned during the Neo-Babylonian era. Additionally, you will explore the achievements that this magnificent city made to humanity, including the development of the zodiac and the first written laws.

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Module 1: Mesopotamian Origins and the Influence of Sumer

Module 1 Introduction
The Location of Mesopotamia
From The Stone Age to The First Civil Age
Unknown Beginnings
The Rise and Fall of Sumer
The Akkadian Period
By the Rivers of Babylon
Module 1 Quiz

Module 2: Innovation and Inventions by Sumer

Introduction
The List of ’39 firsts’
The Invention of Systems
City Concept
Mass Production, the Wheel and Chariot, Hydraulic Engineering and the First Sail
Module 2 Quiz

Module 3: Cities and Architecture

Introduction
Urban Planning
Buildings in the Sumerian Cities
City-States
Module 3 Quiz

Module 4: Ancient Sumerian Religion

Introduction
Power of The Priests
Cosmology and the Myth of Sumerian Creation
Humankind’s Place in the World
Primary Deities
Module 4 Quiz

Module 5: Writing and Literature

Introduction
Cuneiform and Token System by the Sumerians
The Beginning of Literature
Similarities Between Sumerian Literature and Biblical Stories
Module 5 Quiz

Module 6: The Rise and Fall of the Sumerians

Introduction
The Importance of the rivers
List of the Sumerian Kings
The beginning of the End for the Sumerians
Module 6 Quiz

Module 7: The Empire of Akkad

Introduction
The First Emperor of Mesopotamia, King Sargon
The First Empire and its achievements
The Akkadians under Naram-Sin
The Third Dynasty of Ur and the Birth of Abraham
Module 7 Quiz

Module 8: The Assyrians

Introduction
The old and middle kingdoms
The Neo-Assyrian Empire
The Fall of the Assyrian Empire
Module 8 Quiz

Module 9: The Centre of Mesopotamian Civilisation – Babylonia

Babylon – The Origins
Hammurabi and the Rise of Babylon
The end of Hammurabi and The Dark Ages
Rebuilding Babylon
Maths, Science and Astrology
How is Babylon (In)Famous?
The Fall of Babylon and the remains
Module 9 Quiz

Module 10: Cyrus the Great and the Demise of Mesopotamia

The Persian Invasion of Babylon
The Demise of Mesopotamia
Classical Antiquity (500 BCE – 7th Century AD)
Conclusion
Module 10 Quiz

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