Question

1. why did the people of mesopotamia believe that supernatural forces controlled their world?
2. why was writing important to the sumerians?
3. historians have divided egyptian history into three major periods, the old kingdom, middle kingdom, and new kingdom. list the major accomplishments and events that occurred during these periods.

egyptian periods|accomplishments and events
old kingdom|
middle kingdom|
new kingdom|

Explanation:

1. The people of Mesopotamia faced unpredictable natural disasters like floods and droughts, and had limited scientific understanding. Supernatural forces seemed to offer explanations for these events.
2. Writing was important to the Sumerians for record - keeping of economic transactions, laws, and cultural knowledge. It also helped in long - distance communication and the preservation of their heritage.
3. Old Kingdom: Construction of the pyramids, centralization of power. Middle Kingdom: Expansion of trade, literary achievements. New Kingdom: Military conquests, great temple building projects like Karnak.

Answer:

1. Due to unpredictable natural events and limited scientific knowledge.
2. For record - keeping, communication, and cultural preservation.
3. Old Kingdom: Pyramid construction, power centralization.

Middle Kingdom: Trade expansion, literary achievements.
New Kingdom: Military conquests, major temple building.