The Sumerians' adversarial relationship with their surroundings and general distrust of nature were paralyzing to their culture as they lacked motivation to make significant advances in science,technology,and trade.

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Although the Sumerian did distrust nature,and even their gods,the desire to control their surroundings led to immense advances in technology,including the development of bronze casting and of different technologies based on the wheel.As a result,trade and Sumerian culture as a whole flourished.

The Sumerians' Adversarial Relationship with Their Surroundings and General Distrust