The City of Ur
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Objective
I can explain the social hierarchy and daily life of people living in the ancient city of Ur.
Part 1 of 3
Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
7 questions
Describe the role of the ziggurat in the city of Ur.
Explain the significance of the discoveries made in the graves of Ur, and what they suggest about the social hierarchy of the time.
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
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“Describe the social hierarchy in the city of Ur, based on the information presented in the video. Provide examples of different social classes and their roles. Based on the video, what evidence suggests differences in the daily lives of people in Ur based on their social status? ”
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