18 Questions
What invention made mass production easier for farmers?
The wheel and axle
What substance was used to smoothen the roads in ancient Sumer?
Bitumen
What was the purpose of the plow invented by the Mesopotamians?
To dig the ground for planting seeds
What was built by King Nebuchadnezzar II for his wife Queen Amytis?
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
What is the current status of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon?
Its exact location is unknown
What are the Sumerians known for building?
The first road
What is the name of the first writing system developed by the Sumerian civilization?
Cuneiform
What was the primary material used to build the city of Uruk?
Mud or clay
In which province is the city of Ur located?
Dhi Qar Province
What was the name of the king who restored the Ziggurat of Ur during the Neo-Babylonian period?
Nabonidus
What was the primary purpose of the Sumerian writing system?
To keep records of things with great historical value
What is the characteristic of the Sumerian people that drove their development of science and technology?
Their desire for great things
What was the purpose of the ziggurat built by the Sumerians?
A place for worship and sacrifice
What was the main problem faced by the Sumerians as their population increased?
A scarcity of water supply and flooding
What was the significance of the Sumerians' invention of the wheel?
It was initially used for farm and food processing
What was the purpose of the irrigation canals and dikes built by the Sumerians?
To bring water to farmlands and control flooding
What was the result of the Sumerians' development of irrigation canals and dikes?
Year-long farming and harvesting, increasing food production
What was the primary mode of transportation for the Sumerians before the invention of the wheel?
Waterways such as rivers and seas
Explore the ancient Mesopotamian inventions that revolutionized agriculture and transportation. Learn about the wheel and axle, plow, and road construction innovations that made life easier.
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