Explore the world’s first empire through this TED-Ed-inspired educational resource on ancient Sumer! This high-quality printable includes 20 discussion questions, a structured writing prompt, and an engaging debate topic exploring the rise, innovations, and legacy of Sumerian civilization. Perfect for high school and college-level classrooms studying ancient history, empires, innovation, or early writing systems. Students will investigate the roots of city-states, irrigation, cuneiform, the Epic