Sumerian Civilization and Innovations

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What was a primary technical advancement in ancient civilization for increasing food supplies?

Development of refrigeration

Genetic modification of crops

Systematized technique of farming (correct)

Use of fertilizers

Which ancient civilization is recognized as the cradle of the world's earliest known civilization?

Ancient Egypt

Sumerian Civilization (correct)

Minoan Civilization

Indus Valley Civilization

What was the main purpose of irrigation and dikes in ancient farming?

To increase soil fertility

To create fish ponds

To control river flooding and supply water (correct)

To gather rainwater

What is the sexagesimal system and where did it originate?

A numeral system with base 60 from Sumerians Signup and view all the answers

Which feature was commonly added to individuals for aesthetic purposes in ancient times?

Tattooing Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the primary means of transportation for trade in ancient Sumer?

Sailboats on rivers Signup and view all the answers

What was the main function of cuneiform in ancient society?

To keep historical records Signup and view all the answers

What contributed to the advancements in communication and transportation during ancient times?

Establishment of city-states Signup and view all the answers

What product did the Chinese civilization develop technology to harvest and process?

Silk Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of constructing the Great Wall of China?

To protect against invasions Signup and view all the answers

What technique did the Olmecs use to prepare land for agriculture?

Slash-and-burn Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the Mayan calendar is true?

It is based on a 260-day ritual cycle. Signup and view all the answers

What did Chinese alchemists aim to achieve when they accidentally invented gunpowder?

Achieve immortality Signup and view all the answers

Which agricultural innovation allowed European farmers to increase their efficiency in food production?

Heavy plow Signup and view all the answers

What beverage became a significant export for China aside from silk products?

Tea Signup and view all the answers

What was one effect of the innovations like the horse collar during the Middle Ages?

Improved agricultural efficiency Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary building material used for constructing houses in Uruk City?

Mud or clay Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial purpose of the first wheel developed by the Sumerians?

Farm work Signup and view all the answers

Which system adapted by the Babylonians included accounting and geometry?

Sexagesimal system Signup and view all the answers

What was considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, associated with Babylon?

The Hanging Gardens of Babylon Signup and view all the answers

What type of protection did the Sumerians ensure for their cities?

Moats and walls Signup and view all the answers

What innovation was key for mass production during the Sumerian period?

Wheel and axle Signup and view all the answers

Which civilization is known for its advancements in shipbuilding and agriculture during the Old World period?

Egyptian Civilization Signup and view all the answers

How did the Egyptians create different colors of ink?

By combining soot with various chemicals Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of pasteurization?

To increase the shelf life of dairy products Signup and view all the answers

Who improved the design of the steam engine in 1776?

James Watt Signup and view all the answers

Which invention is Alexander Graham Bell known for?

Telephone Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the Salamander Amphibious Tricycle?

It can navigate both flooded streets and water bodies Signup and view all the answers

What was kerosene primarily used for upon its invention?

Lighting for homes Signup and view all the answers

What innovation did the industrial revolution primarily bring about?

Transition to machinery from animal labor Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the SALt lamp invented by Aisa Mijeno?

It is an environmentally friendly light source Signup and view all the answers

Which chemical advances were a hallmark of the first industrial revolution?

New chemical manufacturing processes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a wheelbarrow?

Transporting heavy loads Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes flowing artesian wells?

They tap groundwater under pressure Signup and view all the answers

In the three-field crop rotation system, which field is utilized for grazing animals?

Fallow field Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the Black Death?

A pandemic linked to Yersinia pestis bacteria Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the socio-political consequences of the Black Death?

Scapegoating of the Jewish population Signup and view all the answers

What invention did Johann Gutenberg contribute to society?

The printing press Signup and view all the answers

How did the microscope contribute to scientific development?

By allowing the observation of unseen organisms Signup and view all the answers

What was a crucial development in warfare highlighted in the content?

The creation of iron body armor Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Ancient Times

The Sumerian Civilization was the cradle of the world's earliest known civilization.
Sumer was located in Mesopotamia.
The Sumerians developed the sail boat for transportation.
The Sumerians developed the wheel for farm work and food processes.
The Sumerians developed a systematic technique of farming, which included the seed plow and irrigation.
The Sumerians developed irrigation and dikes to bring water to farmlands and control river flooding.
The Sumerians developed cuneiform, the world’s first writing system.
The Sumerians developed the sexagesimal system.
The Sumerians built Uruk, the first true city in the world.
Uruk was built using mud or clay mixed with sunbaked bricks.
The Sumerians built the Great Ziggurat of Ur, also called the “Mountain of God”.
The Sumerians developed roads using sunbaked bricks.
The Babylonians adapted cuneiform and the sexagesimal system.
The Babylonians developed a system of bookkeeping, double-entry accounting, multiplication and division tables, and geometry.
The Babylonians developed the Babylonian Calendar.
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon were one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
Egyptian Civilization was located in the northeastern part of the African continent along the Nile River.
The Nile River provided the Egyptians with fertile delta.
The Egyptians invented ink.
The Chinese developed silk and used it to produce paper and clothing.
The Chinese developed tea production.
The Chinese built the Great Wall of China.
The Chinese invented gunpowder by accident.
The Olmecs practiced basic agriculture using the “slash and burn” technique.
The Mayans developed a calendar system.

Middle/Medieval Ages (500-1500 AD)

The horse collar and horseshoe increased efficiency of agriculture in Europe.
The wheelbarrow was used for construction, farming, and carrying materials.
The artesian well was a well that tapped groundwater under pressure.
The three field crop rotation system involved three fields: one fallow, one for oats, and one for legumes.
The Black Death was a pandemic that occurred in the 14th century.
The Plague was caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis.
The Black Death resulted in social disorder and scapegoating of Jews.
The Black Death prompted the introduction of quarantine.
The Renaissance was a period of great intellectual and artistic flourishing in Europe between 1300 and 1550 AD.
Johann Gutenberg invented the printing press using a cast type.
The invention of the microscope allowed people to observe organisms that were normally unseen by the naked eye.
The development of iron body armor provided soldiers with protection.
The telescope enabled ship captains to see far and wide for navigation and to avoid dangers at sea.

Modern Times (1730-1950)

The Industrial Revolution was the transition from human and animal labor technology to the use of machinery and steam power.
Thomas Newcomen designed the first prototype of the modern steam engine.
James Watt improve the steam engine in 1776.
Pasteurization is a process of heating dairy products to kill harmful bacteria and prevent spoiling.
Samuel M. Kier invented kerosene by refining petroleum.
Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone.
The calculator made arithmetic calculations easier and paved the way for more complex processing machines.

Philippine Inventions

The Salamander amphibious tricycle was invented by H20 technologies and can travel across flooded streets, rivers, and lakes.
The SALT lamp, invented by Aisa Mijeno, is an environmental-friendly light source that utilizes saltwater.
The medical incubator was invented to help premature babies.
The mosquito ovicidal/larvicidal trap system is a trap that helps to control the mosquito population.
The jeepney is a popular form of public transportation in the Philippines.

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Explore the remarkable achievements of the Sumerian Civilization, including their inventions in irrigation, writing, and urban development. This quiz delves into their impactful contributions such as the wheel, sailboat, and the construction of the Great Ziggurat of Ur. Test your knowledge on the foundational elements of one of the world's first civilizations.