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What are the four oldest civilizations mentioned in the text?
What are the four oldest civilizations mentioned in the text?
Mesopotamian Civilization, Ancient Egyptian civilization, Indus valley civilization, Chinese civilization
What is Mesopotamia also known as?
What is Mesopotamia also known as?
Cradle of civilization
Who led the Akkadians to conquer the independent city-states of Sumer?
Who led the Akkadians to conquer the independent city-states of Sumer?
Sargon the Great
What is the Babylonian Empire known for under Hammurabi's rule?
What is the Babylonian Empire known for under Hammurabi's rule?
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Where was Sumer located?
Where was Sumer located?
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Four Oldest Civilizations
- The four oldest civilizations are Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, the Indus Valley Civilization, and Ancient China.
Mesopotamia
- Mesopotamia is also referred to as the "Cradle of Civilization" due to its early advancements in agriculture, writing, and governance.
Akkadian Conquest
- Sargon, the leader of the Akkadian Empire, successfully united and conquered the independent city-states of Sumer, establishing one of the world's first empires.
Babylonian Empire
- Under Hammurabi's rule, the Babylonian Empire is renowned for the Code of Hammurabi, one of the earliest written legal codes, emphasizing justice and social order.
Location of Sumer
- Sumer was situated in the southern part of Mesopotamia, predominantly in modern-day Iraq, and is recognized as one of the earliest urban civilizations.
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Test your knowledge about the oldest civilizations in human history, including Mesopotamian, Ancient Egyptian, Indus Valley, and Chinese civilizations. Learn about the unique contributions of each civilization and the geographical regions where they emerged.
