What is the Warka Vase and why is it important?
The Vase of Warka is one of the earliest surviving examples of narrative art.
Why is the Beveled Bowl so important? (Hint: It is the first known example of...)
The Beveled Bowl of a mass-produced product (many of the same products can be produced)
What does the map of trade routes tell us about Uruk?
It tells us that people in Uruk could communicate with others over greater distances.
What do the Proto-Cuneiform Tablets tell us about Uruk?
It tells us that Uruk people had a written form of communication to document their systems.
How did trade affect Uruk as a society / community?
Trade allowed people in Uruk to rapidly develop their culture (e.g. new architecture, art, pottery etc.)
What is the Anu Ziggurat?
Uruk's greatest monument where the white temple was built. The temple was dedicated to the sky god Anu.
What do you think Uruk's walls tells us about the city? What value could it relate back to?
Uruk's walls had watchtowers and a ditch running around the outer perimeter - this shows how the people in Uruk values defense and security.
What value might the Epic of Gilgamesh relate back to?
Order and hierarchy (each city had its own ruler), and defense (Gilgamesh was a great warrior)
What value(s) might the Warka Vase relate back to and why?
Religious / cultural values: it shows that people believed in the gods
What does the Warka Vase tell us about Uruk?
It shows us that people told stories, and had the ability to express their thoughts in terms of artwork and stories.