Inventions of Wheel

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What was one of the most important inventions of ancient civilization?

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The wheel.

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What impact did the invention of the wheel have on transportation?

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It made transportation easy and efficient, allowing people to travel and trade with far away places.

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What were the earliest forms of vehicles used for transportation?

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Chariots.

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In addition to transportation, what other uses did wheels have as civilizations advanced?

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Wheels were used in making pottery, toys, clocks, pulleys, and other day-to-day activities.

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What are some modern applications of the wheel?

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Wheels are used to make automobiles, computers, mobile phones, and to generate electricity.

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When was the wheel first used, and where?

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The wheel was first used in ancient Mesopotamia circa 3,500 BCE.

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What was the first use of the wheel?

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The wheel was first used for pottery making and transportation.

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What would many things we use today not be possible without?

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The invention of the wheel.