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What invention had the most influence on western civilization?

Probably the wheel, along with the axle.


Why is the wheel considered one of the most important invention of all time?

The wheel is considered one of the most important inventions because it revolutionized transportation and machinery, enabling more efficient movement of goods and people. Its design facilitated the development of various technologies, from carts and chariots to complex industrial machinery. This innovation laid the groundwork for advancements in trade, agriculture, and engineering, significantly shaping human civilization and economic systems. Ultimately, the wheel symbolizes progress and the transformative power of technology throughout history.


How early man invented the wheel?

The wheel is the most important invention of all time. Based on Mesopotamia diagrams on clay tablets the first use of the wheel was in chariots in 3200 BC. This was the first use for transportation and before that it had been used as a potter's wheel. A wheel with spokes first appeared on Egyptian chariots around 2000 BC and seem to have developed in Europe by 1400 BC. There is evidence that the wheel didn't develop among native people anywhere in the Western Hemisphere until after contact with Europeans. The wheel changed little until the 19th century and the coming of the Industrial Revolution where it became the central component of the new technology.


When did people discover the wheel?

The wheel was invented around 3500 BC in Mesopotamia, making it one of the most significant innovations in human history. Initially, it was used for pottery making rather than transportation. The first known use of the wheel for vehicles emerged around 300 years later, around 3200 BC. This invention greatly facilitated trade and movement, transforming societies.


What Chinese invention most affected relations among competing groups in Europe?

Most likely, it was gunpowder.