The Marvels of Sumer

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Which civilization is known for inventing the wheel?

  • Babylonian Civilization
  • Egyptian Civilization
  • Amorite Civilization
  • Sumerian Civilization (correct)

What was the purpose of the Hanging Gardens?

  • To provide a peaceful retreat for the king
  • To showcase the wealth and power of the civilization (correct)
  • To honor the gods and goddesses
  • To grow crops for food

What was the Code of Hammurabi?

  • A collection of religious texts
  • A system of taxation
  • A code of conduct for the ruling class (correct)
  • A set of laws on religion and agriculture

What was the main purpose of mummification in ancient Egypt?

<p>To preserve the body for the afterlife (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of smooth angles in Egyptian tombs?

<p>They represented the rays of the sun (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which civilization is known for its use of plows for increased crop production?

<p>Sumerian Civilization (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the rice mill in ancient times?

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What was the purpose of the first roads built by the Sumerian Civilization?

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What was the significance of papyrus in ancient times?

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Which civilization practiced polytheism and believed in multiple gods and goddesses?

<p>Egyptian Civilization (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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