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Cuneiform Writing, Cylinder Seals, and Record-Keeping
Describe the development of cuneiform writing on clay tablets and its use in law, trade, and literature.
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Ancient Mesopotamia and the Fertile Crescent
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Analyze the political structures, technological innovations, and cultural achievements of ancient Mesopotamian societies.
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Learning standards covered
SS.6-8.WGGS.16Nevada Social Studies Standards · 7th GradeInvestigate cultural developments within and across human societies with attention to belief systems, philosophies, ideologies, and the arts.
SS.6-8.WGGS.17Nevada Social Studies Standards · 7th GradeAnalyze the impact of technological developments on events, peoples, and cultures across the world.