Contributions of Ancient Civilizations

1. Which ancient civilization is credited with the invention of cuneiform writing? 

  

• Egyptian

   

• Sumerian

• Maya

• Inca

2. What is the primary material used by the Egyptians for writing? 

  

• Clay tablets

• Parchment

•    b. Papyrus

• Bamboo strips

3. Which civilization developed the concept of zero in mathematics? 

  

• Babylonian

• Chinese

   

• Greek

• Indian

4. What is the name of the ancient Chinese invention used for navigation? 

• Astrolabe

   

• Compass

   

• Sextant

• Sundial

5. Which ancient civilization built the Great Pyramid of Giza? 

  

• Aztec

• Babylonian

   

• Egyptian

• Sumerian

6. Why was the invention of cuneiform writing significant for the Sumerians? 

• It allowed them to create art.

    

• It enabled record-keeping and communication.

• It was used for religious rituals only.

   

• It helped them build pyramids.

7. How did the base-60 number system influence modern society? 

• It is used in computer programming.

   

    

• It is the foundation of the metric system.

• It is used in architectural designs.

• It is the basis for modern timekeeping (60 seconds in a minute).

8. What was the primary purpose of the Egyptian pyramids? 

  

• Tombs for pharaohs

• Temples for worship

• Markets for trade

   

• Observatories for astronomy

9. How did the Chinese invention of gunpowder change warfare? 

• It introduced explosive weapons.

    

• It made armies obsolete.

• It improved defensive structures.

• It had no significant impact.

10. What was the main function of the Inca road system? 

 

•  Religious pilgrimages

   

• Trade and communication

    

• Military defense

   

•   Agricultural transportation