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Lesson 5 of 84 · Colonization
The Inca Empire
Ancient Mesopotamia, between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, is called the cradle of civilization. The Sumerians invented writing, the wheel, and early forms of government around 3500 BCE.
Key Facts
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Timelines show events in order.
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Cause and effect explain why things happen.
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Oral histories preserve community stories.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2Which is a secondary source?