Exploring the Foundations of Ancient Mesopotamian Civilization

The video explores the pivotal role of Mesopotamia in the development of civilization, highlighting its fertile lands, the rise of cities and empires, and significant innovations in mathematics, astronomy, and literacy. Despite its eventual decline, Mesopotamia's contributions to law, writing, and science have left a lasting legacy.

What was the purpose of cuneiform?

• To create art

• To communicate with the gods

• To record laws and transactions

• To map the stars

Where did the story of civilization begin?

• Egypt

• Rome

• Mesopotamia

• Greece

What empire unified the city-states of Mesopotamia?

• The Roman Empire

• The Akkadian Empire

• The Ottoman Empire

• The Persian Empire

What mathematical concept did the Babylonians develop?

• The concept of zero

• A base 60 system

• Algebra

• The Pythagorean theorem

How did Mesopotamians contribute to astronomy?

• Creating the zodiac

• Inventing the telescope

• Proving the Earth revolves around the Sun

• Discovering other galaxies

What innovation is considered the most impactful from Mesopotamia?

• The wheel

• The plow/tools

• Literacy/writing

• The sailboat

What led to the decline of Mesopotamia?

• A pandemic

• Economic collapse

• Natural disasters

• Invasion by foreign powers