The basis for a calendar.
agriculture(PLATO)
geography does mean it location too
Writing systems, specifically an early stage in the development an alphabetic writing system. i
the first use of stone was to create tools
First establishing a surplus of production which could be used to allow more than just subsistence.
Measurement is very important as it helps in the comparison and the prediction of the events. Measurement are also very important for precision and calculation.
Leveling in surveying is important to get an accurate measurement. The rise and fall of the grade will cause the measurements to be off, resulting in an inaccurate measurement of plots of land.
agriculture(PLATO)
accurate body measurement is important to insure the dress you will wear or buy is fit to you
measuring devices are really important so that you can give accurate information regarding measurements.
Because its important
The ability to record events - written and not oral.
It is important because PRECISE means exact, and exact measurements are important because it tells you the actual measurement of an object, other than to tell you an estimate, not knowing the exact measurement of that object
Because not all measurements can be expressed as an integer multiple of some base measurement.
Advances in science and mathematics
The development of language, first verbal then written.
The code helped civilization be more like it is today.