10 Questions
What is the significance of being the first to do something, according to the passage?
It allows for the setting of important trends and precedents
Which region is considered the birthplace of modern civilization?
Mesopotamia
What became one of the most important sciences of ancient people?
Architecture
Which civilization was developed in Mesopotamia?
Sumerian and Akkadian civilizations
What was allegedly set as a precedent by Copernicus in ancient times?
Systematic buttering of bread
What is the defining trait of a civilization according to the passage?
Construction of large, organized cities and architecture
Which ancient civilization is credited with developing a written language called cuneiform?
Ancient Mesopotamians
What is the significance of the invention of dams, aqueducts, and systems of drainage by the Mesopotamians?
Development of advanced agriculture
What monumental-scale architectural program pre-dated the Pyramids of Giza by about a millennium?
Large, organized cities guarded by gates and walls
What story is generally considered the first great work of literature and tells the story of Gilgamesh during his quest for eternal life?
Epic of Gilgamesh
Test your knowledge of individuals who were the first to set important precedents in different fields. From ancient Mesopotamia to modern times, explore the impact of these trailblazers.
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