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What was the main purpose of irrigation and dikes in Sumerian civilization?
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?
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?
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?
What did the Sumerians use to develop the first roads?
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What was the significance of the sailboats in Sumerian civilization?
What was the significance of the sailboats in Sumerian civilization?
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Where was the capital of the Babylonian Civilization located?
Where was the capital of the Babylonian Civilization located?
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How did the invention of the wheel impact Sumerian civilization?
How did the invention of the wheel impact Sumerian civilization?
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Which civilization is known for the Hanging Gardens of Babylon?
Which civilization is known for the Hanging Gardens of Babylon?
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What made the Hanging Gardens of Babylon unique?
What made the Hanging Gardens of Babylon unique?
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Which civilization utilized a system of bookkeeping and double-entry accounting?
Which civilization utilized a system of bookkeeping and double-entry accounting?
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