Which of the following was NOT an invention of the Sumerians?
the plow, a system of writing, a 365- day calendar, the wheel
Mesopotamia: From Nomads to Farmers

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a 365- day calendar
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Why was Mesopotamia such a good area for growing crops?
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The rivers flooded and deposited rich soil.
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What tools did the Mesopotamians use for writing?
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A sharpened piece of reed, called a stylus, used on clay tablets.
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Besides the ruler, who had the highest position in the social hierarchy?
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a priest
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How did the Sumerians keep track of when it would flood?
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They invented a calendar based on the moon and stars.
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What was the result of the invention of the wheel?
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It gave the Sumerians more freedom of movement.
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Why were ziggurats important to the Sumerians?
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They were built as temples to honor the gods and goddesses.
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