The Development of the Wheel

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

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?

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.