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?

<p>Sunbaked bricks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the sailboats in Sumerian civilization?

<p>Important for transportation and trading (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where was the capital of the Babylonian Civilization located?

<p>Tigris-Euphrates Valley (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the invention of the wheel impact Sumerian civilization?

<p>Enabled easier mass production (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which civilization is known for the Hanging Gardens of Babylon?

<p>Babylonian Civilization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What made the Hanging Gardens of Babylon unique?

<p>Made of layers of plants, trees, and vines (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Babylonian Civilization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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