Flashcard on Mesopotamia

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What is Mesopotamia widely regarded as?

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The birthplace of civilization

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Which two rivers was Mesopotamia located between?

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Tigris and Euphrates

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What does the word "Mesopotamia" mean in Greek?

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The land between the rivers

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Which modern-day country is mostly in the same area as ancient Mesopotamia? Options: Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Turkey

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Iraq

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What was a significant development that allowed people in Mesopotamia to settle down?

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Development of agriculture

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What was one of the earliest systems of writing developed by the Mesopotamians?

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Cuneiform

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What was the primary purpose of developing cuneiform in ancient Mesopotamia?

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To keep records of agricultural goods and trade

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Which famous work was recorded using cuneiform? Options: The Iliad, The Epic of Gilgamesh, The Odyssey, The Aeneid

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The Epic of Gilgamesh

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What advancements did the Mesopotamians make in mathematics and astronomy?

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They used mathematics and astronomy to support agriculture and track celestial movements.

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What mathematical system did the Sumerians develop that is still used to measure time today?

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Sexagesimal (base-60) system