What was the greatest achievement of ancient Egypt?

Two of ancient Egypt’s greatest achievements were hieroglyphic writing and the pyramids. The ancient Egyptians made a kind of paper from the stalks of a reed called papyrus, or paper plant.

What was the most important invention of Mesopotamia?

The two Mesopotamian inventions considered most important are writing and the wheel. Although some scholars contend that the wheel originated in Central Asia (because the oldest wheel in the world was found there), it is generally accepted that the concept originated in Sumer because of the production of ceramics.

Which cultural or technological advance from ancient Mesopotamia do you think is most important?

Perhaps the most important advance made by the Mesopotamians was the invention of writing by the Sumerians.

What are three facts about Mesopotamia?

10 Facts About The Ancient Mesopotamian Civilization

• #1 It is named Mesopotamia due to its location between the rivers Euphrates and Tigris.
• #2 Sumer was the first urban civilization in ancient Mesopotamia.
• #3 Mesopotamian city Uruk was perhaps the largest city in the world at the time.

What 4 Things did the Egyptians trade?

Economy and Trade. The ancient Egyptians were wonderful traders. They traded gold, papyrus, linen, and grain for cedar wood, ebony, copper, iron, ivory, and lapis lazuli (a lovely blue gem stone.)

What were 4 important inventions of the Mesopotamians?

It is believed that they invented the sailboat, the chariot, the wheel, the plow, maps, and metallurgy. They developed cuneiform, the first written language. They invented games like checkers. They made cylinder seals that acted as a form of identification (used to sign legal documents like contracts.)

What were the two most valuable materials in Mesopotamia?

Other than food items, Mesopotamia was rich in mud, clay and reeds out of which they built their cities. For most other essential goods, such as metal ores and timber, Mesopotamia needed trade.