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Agriculture had an effect on all of civilization, not just Mesopotamian! The adoption of agriculture on our world was an immense step towards the building of cities. Prior to agriculture, we were hunters and gatherers. We moved with the herds and the seasons, going where it was green when it was green, and moving on when it came time to do so. We were nomadic, but all of that changed when we learned that we could plant seeds and simply wait for them to grow! A whole new world opened up for us, literally. We were able, then, to create villages that all worked towards the planting/harvesting of crops, and also the domestication of animals.
This cooperative effort in farming freed time up for people - we didn't need to spend all of it hunting and gathering, and so we had time on our hands to do things like establish an organized society. We created public works projects, like roads and irrigation. Small villages grew into big villages, and big villages into cities. Before we knew it, we had walls around these cities to fortify them against marauding invaders.
Aside from freeing up our time, agriculture allowed us to remain in one place for long enough to establish order among the people. With the free time we began to earnestly produce art - music, paintings, pottery, and more.
Civilization as we know it would not exist without the adoption of agriculture; it is what many scholars view as the most important contributing factor to civilization's rise.
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What civilization's culture included ziggurats?
The Mesopotamian civilization, particularly the Sumerians, Babylonians, and Assyrians, included ziggurats in their culture. These ancient stepped pyramids were used as temples and religious centers, serving as a link between heaven and earth.
Did the Mesopotamian civilization develop during the paleolithic era?
No, the Mesopotamian civilization developed during the Neolithic era, specifically around 10,000 BCE when people in the region began to transition from hunter-gatherer societies to settled agricultural communities. The Paleolithic era, characterized by nomadic hunter-gatherer lifestyles, preceded the Neolithic era.
What river valley civilization built ziggurats?
The Mesopotamian civilization, specifically the Sumerians, built ziggurats. These stepped towers were monumental structures used as temples and had religious significance in ancient Mesopotamia.
How did agriculture provide the primary economic foundation for civilization?
Agriculture provided the primary economic foundation for civilization by enabling a consistent and reliable food supply. It allowed humans to settle in one place, leading to the development of permanent settlements and the growth of complex societies. This shift from hunting and gathering to farming allowed for the specialization of labor, the establishment of trade networks, and the growth of civilization as we know it.
How was the Olmec civilization similar to our civilization today?
The Olmec civilization, like our civilization today, developed complex societies with organized settlements, specialized labor, agriculture, trade, and social hierarchies. They also had religious beliefs and created art and monumental architecture to express their culture and beliefs. Additionally, the Olmec's achievements in areas such as agriculture, engineering, and art laid the foundation for later Mesoamerican civilizations.
How did the Mesopotamian Civilization start?
The fertile land was good for agriculture and so nomads started setteling down.
What is Mesopotamian agriculture?
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What people created the first Mesopotamian civilization civilization?
The Sumerians
When did Mesopotamian civilization began?
i have no clue
How is geography of the Mayan civilization different from the geography of Mesopotamian civilization?
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What natural element shaped Mesopotamian agriculture most directly?
The unpredictable flooding of the great rivers was the natural element that shaped Mesopotamian agriculture most directly.
What are the similarities between Indus valley civilization and Mesopotamian civilization?
They both have evil gods and goddess.
The Euphrates river and what other river was the sight of the Mesopotamian civilization?
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Compare the political and social structures of Mesopotamian and Egyptian civilization?
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Was the Neo-Babylonian Empire a civilization?
Part of the Mesopotamian civilisation.
Photograph of an artifact from the mesopotamian civilization?
Wiki can not provide you with a photo.
What river did ancient Mesopotamian civilization develop on?
The Euphrates River.
