Eridu is significant because it was the site of
A. the world's first city of more than 10,000 people.
B. an early Mesopotamian temple.
C. the longest cuneiform written text.
D. a decisive battle between Natufian farmers and Sumer chiefs.
B
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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What are the Torajan tau taus?
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