Organised Trade and Storage in Ancient Civilizations
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What is the approximate value of the square root of 2 as given in the text?

  • 1.41421596
  • 1.41421456
  • 1.41421296 (correct)
  • 1.41421356

    • How was time division established by Mesopotamians as described in the text?

  • Based on seasonal variations
  • Into 24 hours, with each hour having 60 minutes (correct)
  • Into 10 months based on lunar cycles
  • By dividing the day into 12 hours

    • What crucial role did writing and schools play in Mesopotamian achievements?

  • Writing and schools were essential for intellectual development and record-keeping (correct)
  • They hindered the transmission of knowledge
  • They only focused on physical activities
  • They were irrelevant to the success of Mesopotamian achievements

    • How were solar and lunar eclipses recorded by ancient civilizations?

    <p>Their occurrences were noted based on year, month, and day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the division of the year into months by Mesopotamians later influence medieval Europe?

    <p>It influenced the way time was structured in medieval Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

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