Question

Which of the following statements does not describe the ancient river valley civilization of Sumer?

a) Advanced irrigation systems
b) Cuneiform writing system
c) Polytheistic religious beliefs
d) Pyramids as monumental structures

Answer 1

The ancient river valley civilization of Sumer did not include pyramids as monumental structures.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement that does not describe the ancient river valley civilization of Sumer is d) Pyramids as monumental structures. While Sumerian civilization developed advanced irrigation systems, a cuneiform writing system, and had polytheistic religious beliefs, they did not construct pyramids as monumental structures like the ancient Egyptians did.