AP World History : Science and Technology from Prehistory to 600 BCE

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for AP World History

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Example Questions

Example Question #21 : Science And Technology From Prehistory To 600 Bce

The advent of literacy in Mesoamerica and Mesopotamia ____________.

Possible Answers:

developed after a war between the Olmecs and the Sumerians

developed after Mesopotamia and Mesoamerica were conquered by the same people

developed independently

developed through close cultural cooperation

developed prior to agriculture

Correct answer:

developed independently

Explanation:

Separated by thousands of miles and vast oceans, Mesoamerica and Mesopotamia both developed writing systems independent from one another. They were not aware of each other, and certainly didn't cooperate or fight. The evolution of writing was largely a result of agriculture and the need to keep records of surplus.

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