Mesopotamia Flashcard

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What was the first use of the wheel in Mesopotamia?

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Potter's wheel

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What was the first means of personal transportation in Mesopotamia? Options: Camel, Horse-drawn carriage, Chariot, Bicycle

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Chariot

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How were constellations used by the Mesopotamians?

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For agriculture

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What was the purpose of the earliest maps created by the Mesopotamians?

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Trade, Personal travel, Military campaigns

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What was the first animal harnessed by the Mesopotamians for plowing?

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Ox

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How did the Sumerians use hydraulic and irrigation systems?

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To water and fertilize farm fields

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What was the primary metal used by the Sumerians for making useful items?

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Copper

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What was the primary purpose of cuneiform writing for the Mesopotamians?

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Maintaining business records

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Why did the Sumerians choose the number 60 for time units?

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Because it was easily divisible by six

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What was the first concept developed by the Sumerians for counting?

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