History of Mesopotamia – Part 1 (2900-2000 BC)

History of Mesopotamia – Part 1 (2900-2000 BC), available at $59.99, has an average rating of 4.5, with 29 lectures, 3 quizzes, based on 43 reviews, and has 2057 subscribers.

You will learn about The history and culture of third millennium Mesopotamia Socio-political developments in third millennium Mesopotamia Early Imperialism This course is ideal for individuals who are Students of history or College students seeking to learn more about Mesopotamia or Those interested in ancient civilizations It is particularly useful for Students of history or College students seeking to learn more about Mesopotamia or Those interested in ancient civilizations.

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Summary

Title: History of Mesopotamia – Part 1 (2900-2000 BC)

Price: $59.99

Average Rating: 4.5

Number of Lectures: 29

Number of Quizzes: 3

Number of Published Lectures: 29

Number of Published Quizzes: 3

Number of Curriculum Items: 35

Number of Published Curriculum Objects: 35

Original Price: $22.99

Quality Status: approved

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What You Will Learn

The history and culture of third millennium Mesopotamia
Socio-political developments in third millennium Mesopotamia
Early Imperialism

Who Should Attend

Students of history
College students seeking to learn more about Mesopotamia
Those interested in ancient civilizations

Target Audiences

Students of history
College students seeking to learn more about Mesopotamia
Those interested in ancient civilizations

In this course, you will learn about the history of the Sumerians and Akkadians. The invention of writing, government propaganda, imperialism, letters – all of these were invented in Mesopotamia during the third millennium. This is an introductory course, but I plan on expanding and editing it over time to include more topics on literature, culture, and primary sources. This course will be helpful for college students who are taking an introductory course on Mesopotamian history and need to supplement their knowledge, or just for ancient history enthusiasts. There is information here for pure beginners, as well as for those with some knowledge of the field already. I will also be actively expanding the course – I look forward to your feedback!

In the first section of a course, you will gain the necessary background knowledge needed to follow along.

In the second section, you will learn about the Early Dynastic period and the various Sumerian kings that vied for power.

In the third section, you will learn about Sargon of Akkad and his dynasty.

In the fourth section, you will learn about the Third Dynasty of Ur – the “Neo-Sumerian Empire.”

Course Curriculum

Chapter 1: Introductory Lectures/Materials

Lecture 1: Chronology

Lecture 2: Terminology

Lecture 3: Geography

Chapter 2: Early Dynastic Period (2900-2350 BC)

Lecture 1: On the Threshold of History: The Uruk Period and the Invention of Writing

Lecture 2: The Invention of Writing: Cuneiform

Lecture 3: Reconstructing Political History: The Sumerian King List

Lecture 4: Names to Know: Early Dynastic Period

Lecture 5: The Primacy of Kish: Myth or Reality?

Lecture 6: Kings of Kish: Not Always Native Kishites

Lecture 7: Warring States: Umma and Lagash

Lecture 8: Primary Source Analysis: The Vulture Stele

Lecture 9: Primary Source Analysis: Urukagina's Reforms

Lecture 10: The Birth of Imperialism: Lugalzagesi

Lecture 11: Primary Source Analysis: Lugalzagesi, King of the Land

Lecture 12: Primary Source Analysis: The Lament for Lagash

Lecture 13: Final Thoughts on the Early Dynastic Period

Chapter 3: The Sargonic Period (2350-2250 BC)

Lecture 1: A Short-Lived Peace: The Invasion of Sargon of Akkad

Lecture 2: Sargon's Sons: Rimush and Manishtushu

Lecture 3: The King is Divine: Naram-Sin and the Great Revolt

Lecture 4: The King of Kings: Shar-kali-sharri

Lecture 5: The Aftermath

Lecture 6: Final Thoughts on the Sargonic Period

Chapter 4: The Third Dynasty of Ur (2100-2000 BC)

Lecture 1: A New Hope: The South Rises Again

Lecture 2: Primary Source Analysis: Utu-hegal Defeats the Gutians

Lecture 3: The World's First Nerd: Shulgi

Lecture 4: Build that Wall, Dig a Hole: Ibbi-Sin and the Fall of Ur

Lecture 5: Primary Source Analysis: The Lament for Ur

Lecture 6: Final Thoughts on the Ur III Period

Chapter 5: References/Bibliographic Information

Lecture 1: Images/References

Instructors

Nshan Kesecker
Lecturer at Yerevan State University, Armenia

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