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प्रश्न
To ensure a steady supply of water throughout the year, the Mesopotamian built an ______ and highly developed irrigation system. They also built _______ to control floods.
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उत्तर
To ensure a steady supply of water throughout the year, the Mesopotamian built an elaborate and highly developed irrigation system. They also built dykes to control floods.
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Explanation of keyword:
Terracotta
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| A | B | ||
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| A | B | ||
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