SSC
WORLD HISTORY
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Question
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What was one invention from Babylon?
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Wheel
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Calendar
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Writing
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Walls
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The 7-day week was first found in the Babylonian calendar. It represents the time it takes for the moon to transition between each of its phases, starting and ending at the crescent moon.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Babylonians finally systematized a strictly lunar calendar which began with the first visible crescent moon around 500 BC. Bickerman, E. J. Chronology of the Ancient World.
Detailed explanation-3: -It was introduced in 503 BCE by Darius I the Great (if not earlier). As this table shows, there are six years when a second month Addaru is added, and one year with an extra Ulûlu.
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