Asked by Cammie Ericson on Jul 04, 2024
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Which of the following advances was not a significant contribution of the Sumerians?
A) The invention of writing
B) The bent-axis plan
C) The city-state
D) The defensive fortification wall
Bent-Axis Plan
A plan that incorporates two or more angular changes of direction, characteristic of Sumerian architecture.
City-State
An independent, self-governing city.
Sumerians
An ancient civilization that developed in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 4500 BCE, known for creating one of the world's first writing systems, cuneiform.
- Appreciate the technological and cultural advancements made by ancient Near Eastern civilizations.
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Alejandro RamosJul 05, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The Sumerians are credited with numerous innovations, including the invention of writing (cuneiform), the development of the city-state concept, and architectural advances such as the bent-axis plan used in their religious buildings. However, the construction of defensive fortification walls was not unique to the Sumerians and was a common feature in many ancient civilizations for protection against invasions.
Learning Objectives
- Appreciate the technological and cultural advancements made by ancient Near Eastern civilizations.