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Sumerian Civilization Contributions: Cuneiform and Innovations

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What was the main purpose of irrigation and dikes in Sumerian civilization?

To bring water to farmlands and control river flooding (correct)

To facilitate transportation between rivers

To control wild animals from entering farmlands

To protect houses from harsh weather conditions

Which city is known as the first true city in the world in Sumerian civilization?

Babylon

Uruk (correct)

Nineveh

Eridu

What was cuneiform in Sumerian civilization?

A system for measuring time

A method of boat construction

A technique for textile production

A form of writing using wedge-shaped symbols on clay (correct)

What did the Sumerians use to develop the first roads?

Sunbaked bricks Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the sailboats in Sumerian civilization?

Important for transportation and trading Signup and view all the answers

Where was the capital of the Babylonian Civilization located?

Tigris-Euphrates Valley Signup and view all the answers

How did the invention of the wheel impact Sumerian civilization?

Enabled easier mass production Signup and view all the answers

Which civilization is known for the Hanging Gardens of Babylon?

Babylonian Civilization Signup and view all the answers

What made the Hanging Gardens of Babylon unique?

Made of layers of plants, trees, and vines Signup and view all the answers

Which civilization utilized a system of bookkeeping and double-entry accounting?