Which of the following was a key invention of the Sumerians that revolutionized transport and pottery?
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Correct answer: The potter's wheel
The Sumerians are credited with inventing the wheel around 3500 BCE, initially for use in pottery and later for chariots and carts. This innovation significantly increased the efficiency of trade and military movement.
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