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Explain the contribution of Mesopotamia civilization to the world civilization |
Answer» Thanks<br>Mesopotamia\'s contributions towards world are as follows: 1.Calendar:-Division of year in 12 months-Division of month in 4 weeks-Division of day in 24 hours-Division of hour in 60 minutes2.Mathematics: - Tablets of Multiplication &-Division tables-Square&-Square root tables-Tables of compound interest were composed in 1800.For example-✓2 was given as2+24/60+5160^2+10/60^33.literature: Meaopotamia is known for it\'s rich and voluminous literature.For example: Gilgamesh epic written on 12 tablets.4.Astronomy:_Observation of solar and lunar eclipse and record it according to year, month and day._Observation of position of stars and constellations.5.Writing:The first writing of the world emerged from Uruk,Mesopotamia which date back to 3200bce.<br>The contributions:\xa01. The Mesopotamians were the first people to introduce the use of the potter\'s wheel to the world.2. They were the first to enter into\xa0written\xa0trade agreement.3. They also introduced to the world the idea of a written Code of Law.4. They were the first people to divide a day into 24 hours, an hour into 60 minutes and a minute into 60 seconds.5. They were first to develop a script and established the libraries and reading rooms. | |