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प्रश्न
Write a short note on the Contribution of Mesopotamian in the field of science
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उत्तर
Contribution of Mesopotamians in the field of science:
The Mesopotamians made great progress in the field of science. They were experts in mathematics, medicines, and astronomy, and were the first to develop algebra and geometry. They also used the figure of 60 for measuring time in hours, minutes, and seconds. They were the first to divide a circle into 360° and the day and night into 12 hours each. They invented a calendar of 12 months with 30 days each.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Answer the following question briefly:
Describe the contribution of Egyptians in astronomy.
Tell Us Why/How:
Hwang Ho is called the ‘Sorrow of China.’
Fill in the blank.
Men and women wore dresses made of _______.
Match the following.
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Sphinx | (a) ancient Egyptian script |
| 2. Mummy | (b) preserved dead body |
| 3. Pyramids | (c) a mythological animal |
| 4. Papyrus | (d) tombs of ancient Egyptian kings |
| 5. Hieroglyphic | (e) a kind of reed |
Briefly describe the family life of the early Egyptians.
State the main occupations of the ancient Egyptians. Discuss any two.
Why did the ancient Egyptians preserve their dead?
Fill in the blank.
China is bordered by the _______ in the east.
Fill in the blanks.
The chief exports of China were _________ and ______.
Fill in the blanks.
The Chinese wrote on ___or _________ and later on ______.
Give a brief account of the following:
Chinese society
Describe the Great Wall of China. Why was it built?
Why were the vast majority of people in ancient China illiterate?
Match the column.
| A | B | ||
| 1. | Civilization | a. | One of the seven wonders of the ancient world |
| 2. | Sumerian civilization | b. | temple-tower |
| 3. | Ziggurats | c. | representative of God on earth |
| 4. | Hanging Gardens of Babylon | d. | advanced system of social development |
| 5. | King | e. | world's first civilization |
Choose the correct answer:
The main occupation of the Mesopotamians was agriculture/trade/art and craft.
State whether the following statement is true or false.
Mesopotamia is called the cradle and grave of many civilizations.
Text Book Keyword
Great Pyramid at Giza
Who was the founder of the last dynasty of Egypt?
Explanation of keyword:
Drainage system
State whether the following statement is true or false:
The first known dynasty of China was the Qin dynasty.
