Flashcards on Ancient Mesopotamian Achievements in Science and Math

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Who invented the concept of writing in Ancient Mesopotamia?

The Sumerians

What is the earliest known written language in history?

Cuneiform

What mathematical system was developed by the Babylonians?

Base-60 system

What ancient Mesopotamian civilization created the hanging gardens?

The Babylonians

Which ancient Mesopotamian civilization invented the wheel?

The Sumerians

What is the standard unit of measurement used in Ancient Mesopotamia?

Cubit

What astronomical tool was invented by the ancient Mesopotamians?

Astrolabe

Which ancient Mesopotamian civilization developed the concept of the Zodiac?

The Babylonians

What mathematical concept did the ancient Mesopotamians use to calculate the area of a circle?

Pi

What was the purpose of the Mesopotamian clay tablets with mathematical calculations?

Record keeping

Which ancient Mesopotamian civilization discovered the concept of zero?

The Babylonians

What did ancient Mesopotamians use the abacus for?

Performing mathematical calculations

What is the significance of the ancient Mesopotamian invention of the plow?

Revolutionized agriculture

What is the most famous ancient Mesopotamian architectural achievement?

The ziggurat

What is the oldest known mathematical table in history?

The Plimpton 322 tablet

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Who invented the concept of writing in Ancient Mesopotamia?



What mathematical system was developed by the Babylonians?



What ancient Mesopotamian civilization created the hanging gardens?



Which ancient Mesopotamian civilization invented the wheel?



What is the standard unit of measurement used in Ancient Mesopotamia?



What mathematical concept did the ancient Mesopotamians use to calculate the area of a circle?



What did ancient Mesopotamians use the abacus for?



What is the most famous ancient Mesopotamian architectural achievement?



What is the oldest known mathematical table in history?



What is the purpose of an Astrolabe?



What is the concept of zero?




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