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What invention is often credited to the Sumerians?
What invention is often credited to the Sumerians?
- Potter's wheel (correct)
- Shadoof
- Papyrus
- Stone writing
Which material did the ancient Egyptians use for writing before papyrus?
Which material did the ancient Egyptians use for writing before papyrus?
- Clay tablets
- Wood
- Leather
- Stone (correct)
What was the function of the shadoof, an early Egyptian tool?
What was the function of the shadoof, an early Egyptian tool?
- Transportation
- Irrigation (correct)
- Communication
- Record-keeping
What kind of device was a potter's wheel in ancient civilizations?
What kind of device was a potter's wheel in ancient civilizations?
Which ancient civilization made use of the papyrus for writing?
Which ancient civilization made use of the papyrus for writing?
Why is the papyrus considered a revolutionary invention?
Why is the papyrus considered a revolutionary invention?
What is the shadoof believed to be an ancient precursor of?
What is the shadoof believed to be an ancient precursor of?
What is the Antikythera mechanism often compared to in terms of its design?
What is the Antikythera mechanism often compared to in terms of its design?
What commonality do the shadoof, Antikythera mechanism, and aeolipile share?
What commonality do the shadoof, Antikythera mechanism, and aeolipile share?
Which invention is described as a steam-powered turbine that spun when heated?
Which invention is described as a steam-powered turbine that spun when heated?
What motivations drove ancient people to continuously invent new things?
What motivations drove ancient people to continuously invent new things?
Which of these is not mentioned as an offshoot of the discoveries and inventions of ancient people?
Which of these is not mentioned as an offshoot of the discoveries and inventions of ancient people?
