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Which region is credited with being the birthplace of civilization?
Which region is credited with being the birthplace of civilization?
- Mesopotamia (correct)
- Egypt
- Greece
- Rome
What factors made Mesopotamia an ideal location for the development of agriculture?
What factors made Mesopotamia an ideal location for the development of agriculture?
- Lack of fresh water supply
- Stable climate, rich soil, and steady supply of fresh water (correct)
- Unstable climate and poor soil
- Harsh winters and hot summers
What system of mathematics did the Babylonians develop?
What system of mathematics did the Babylonians develop?
- Base 360 system
- Base 100 system
- Base 60 system (correct)
- Base 10 system
What did the Babylonians use their sophisticated mathematics to do?
What did the Babylonians use their sophisticated mathematics to do?
How long had Mesopotamia been inhabited before the development of the first cities?
How long had Mesopotamia been inhabited before the development of the first cities?
What type of structures did the Mesopotamians build on a monumental scale?
What type of structures did the Mesopotamians build on a monumental scale?
What was the primary inspiration for the naming of constellations and days of the week in Mesopotamia?
What was the primary inspiration for the naming of constellations and days of the week in Mesopotamia?
What was the key innovation that emerged from Mesopotamia?
What was the key innovation that emerged from Mesopotamia?
What was the primary purpose of the early writing system in Mesopotamia?
What was the primary purpose of the early writing system in Mesopotamia?
What was the fate of Mesopotamia after it was conquered by the Persian king Cyrus?
What was the fate of Mesopotamia after it was conquered by the Persian king Cyrus?
What is the significance of Mesopotamia's ideas and innovations in the broader context of civilization?
What is the significance of Mesopotamia's ideas and innovations in the broader context of civilization?
What was the primary reason for Mesopotamia's eventual decline and downfall?
What was the primary reason for Mesopotamia's eventual decline and downfall?
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