Why is the potter’s wheel considered one of the first mechanical and technological breakthroughs in history?

a. It allowed artisans to produce greater quantities of uniformly shaped vessels in short periods of time.
b. It provided an alternative to creating vessels by casting metal.
c. It enabled clay to be fired to a hot enough temperature to be hardened.
d. It created an adequately smooth surface for pots to be painted.


Answer: a

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