22 Questions
What was the primary purpose of the plow in Mesopotamian agriculture?
Turning the soil before planting
Which river system was utilized by the Sumer for creating canals in Mesopotamia?
Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
What was the main function of the wheel in Mesopotamia?
Transporting people and goods
What type of matters did the Code of Hammurabi cover?
Economic, family, criminal, and civil matters
What distinguished the Sumer in terms of irrigation compared to other civilizations?
They built canals between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
What principle is the criminal law in Mesopotamia based on?
An eye for an eye
How did astronomers in Mesopotamia name the months of the year?
After the seven observable planets
How were the days of the week named by astronomers in Mesopotamia?
After the seven observable planets
What concept was later adopted by the Greeks to create the Zodiac?
Dividing one year into 12 periods with each named after a constellation
What was a consequence for failing to prove a crime accusation in Mesopotamia?
Death penalty
What is a key feature of the Law of Retribution ('Lex Talionis') mentioned in the text?
'An eye for an eye' principle
Which tool was primarily used for loosening or turning the soil before sowing seeds in Mesopotamia?
The Hoe
What distinguished the Sumerian irrigation system from others in Mesopotamia?
Creation of canals to distribute river water
Apart from transportation, what other function did the wheel serve in Mesopotamia?
Tool for pottery-making
What was the significant content of the Code of Hammurabi, besides laws?
Economic provisions
Which river system was crucial for the Sumerians in developing their irrigation system in Mesopotamia?
Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
What is the principle underlying the criminal law in Mesopotamia?
Retribution for crimes
Why did astronomers in Mesopotamia study the movements of the Sun, Moon, and the Stars?
To explain celestial events
How did astronomers in Mesopotamia name the days of the week?
After planets visible in the sky
What division was made by astronomers in Mesopotamia to track time?
Division of the week into 7 days
What distinguished the advanced mathematical concepts in Mesopotamia?
Use of fractions and square roots
Which civilization adopted the tradition of naming months after constellations from Mesopotamian astronomers?
Greeks
Test your knowledge on the contributions of the Mesopotamian civilization to agriculture, including the use of the plow, irrigation systems, and the invention of the wheel. Learn about their advancements in farming techniques and transportation methods.
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