Objective:  Who exactly were the Sumerians and what does the modern world owe to this ancient civilization? It turns out, quite a bit! 

Learn what the Sumerians contributed to the world of today by taking a journey all the way back to 4,500 BC.

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Course curriculum

  • 01

    Ancient History - Lesson 3 - The Sumerians

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Ancient History - Lesson 3 - The Sumerians - STUDY GUIDE

    • Ancient History - Lesson 3 - The Sumerians - VIDEO

    • Ancient History - Lesson 3 - The Sumerians Live Lesson Recording with Professor Marshall Connolly (2/5/21)

    • Ancient History - Lesson 3 - The Sumerians - QUIZ

    • The Sumerians - Images

    • Ancient History - Lesson 3 - The Sumerians - Live Lesson with Professor Marshall Connolly - April 23 @ 11 AM Pacific

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Instructor(s)

Instructor Bio:

Professor Marshall Connolly has spent his life in service to God and the Church as an educator and writer. He is a graduate of the California State University system and has earned bachelor's degrees in English and History, as well as a teaching credential. He has completed additional studies at Whitman College, and the University of San Diego. His interests include science and apologetics and he writes on both subjects for Catholic Online (catholic.org), the World's Catholic Library.

He serves as the first Director of Education for Catholic Online School.

Professor Marshall Connolly

Director of Education