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What was the primary method of bringing water to fields in Mesopotamia?
What was the primary method of bringing water to fields in Mesopotamia?
- Using windmills
- Sprinkler irrigation
- Digging ditches (correct)
- Watering with cans
What were the main crops traded by farmers from different city-states in Mesopotamia?
What were the main crops traded by farmers from different city-states in Mesopotamia?
- Potatoes and tomatoes
- Rice and corn
- Soybeans and lentils
- Wheat and barley (correct)
What did Mesopotamians use wool for?
What did Mesopotamians use wool for?
- Making pottery
- Building houses
- Manufacturing weapons
- Creating textiles (correct)
What was the occupation of people who made fabric by weaving wool fibers together?
What was the occupation of people who made fabric by weaving wool fibers together?
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What brought a lot of wealth to Mesopotamia due to its high demand?
What brought a lot of wealth to Mesopotamia due to its high demand?
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What did Mesopotamians use clay for?
What did Mesopotamians use clay for?
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Study Notes
Mesopotamian Irrigation
- Canals were used to bring water from rivers to fields, allowing farmers to grow crops in dry climates.
Mesopotamian Trade Crops
- Barley and wheat were staples in Mesopotamia's trade, exchanged between city-states.
Mesopotamian Wool Uses
- Wool was used to make clothing, creating textiles for Mesopotamians.
Mesopotamian Weavers
- Weavers crafted fabric by combining wool fibers, using looms to interlace the threads.
Mesopotamian Wealth
- Mesopotamians prospered from trading high-demand goods, like wool, generating considerable wealth throughout the region.
Mesopotamian Clay
- Clay was utilized to create bricks, tools, and pottery - essential materials for the construction of homes and the daily lives of Mesopotamians.
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