The Development of the Wheel

What was the first stage in the development of the wheel according to the passage?

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The invention of the wheel impacted the lives of people in Mesopotamia by:

• improving transportation and trade

• increasing agricultural productivity

• enhancing architectural designs

• advancing written communication

Fill in the blank: The wheel was invented in ancient ______ by the Sumerians.

• Mesopotamia

• Egypt

• Greece

• China

According to the passage, what did the Sumerians invent along with the wheel?

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The invention of the wheel impacted pottery and art by:

• allowing for more uniform and symmetrical pottery shapes

• making pottery more colorful

• reducing the need for skilled artisans

• increasing the cost of pottery production

This 1906 Peugeot automobile relied on the wheel to move. Which of the following is another example of how we use the wheel?

• In a clock

• In a computer

• In a book

• In a painting

Why were runners placed under a cart?

• so the cart could go further on the roller

• so the cart could carry more weight on the roller

• because they helped the cart balance on the roller

• because there was extra wood from cutting the roller

How did Mesopotamian agriculture benefit from the wheel?

• Wells could be dug faster.

• Different crops could be cultivated.

• More food could be transported at one time.

• Water wheels could be used to power farm equipment.

What did the wheel help advance in ancient Mesopotamia?

• pottery

• religion

• the printing press

• record keeping

Try to imagine life without the wheel. Do you think a civilization could survive without the wheel? Use specific examples to explain your answer.

• Yes, civilizations can survive without the wheel by relying on other technologies.

• No, the wheel is essential for the survival of any civilization.

• It depends on the geographical location and available resources.

• Civilizations can survive without the wheel, but it would be significantly harder.