What were the technological innovations of the early Mesopotamians and how did they contribute the development of the culture and to its overall economic prosperity?

Answer 1

Mesopotamian peoples had many technological innovations, most notably the wheel which some consider the most important mechanical invention in history. Other Mesopotamian innovations include metal working. copper-working, glassmaking, the sail, writing, lamp making, textile weaving , flood control, water storage, as well as irrigation. They were also one of the first Bronze Age people in the world, and the first people to divide time into 60 units. One way these innovations contributed to Mesopotamia's cultural development, and overall economic prosperity by helping the Mesopotamians expand there empires by conquering people with there advance weapons and armor. While other innovations such as the wheel, writing, and the sail allowed for easier trade within the Mesopotamian empire and with area's surrounding Mesopotamia contributing to Mesopotamia's overall economic prosperity.