CIVILIZATION
ASSYRIAN
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Question
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The Babylonians were great scientists and excelled in ____ and ____
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Mathematics and Astronomy
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Geology and Earth Science
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Physics and Culinary Skills
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Dabbing and the Griddy
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Babylonian system of mathematics was a sexagesimal (base 60) numeral system. From this we derive the modern-day usage of 60 seconds in a minute, 60 minutes in an hour, and 360 degrees in a circle.
Detailed explanation-2: -For people living in the ancient city of Babylon, Marduk was their patron god, and thus it is not a surprise that Babylonian astronomers took an interest in tracking the comings and goings of the planet Jupiter, which they regarded as a celestial manifestation of Marduk.
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