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Which ancient civilization invented the first standardized system of weights and measures for marketplace transactions, revolutionizing fair trade practices around 2600 BCE?
Poll Type: Trivia | Total Votes: 0
| Option | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| {'choice_text': 'Ancient Egyptians, who created the hieratic cubit system used by merchants along the Nile', 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': 'Indus Valley Civilization, which developed remarkably precise stone weights found at Harappa and Mohenjo-daro', 'is_correct': True} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': 'Mesopotamian Akkadians, who established the royal gur system under Sargon of Akkad', 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': 'Ancient Chinese Xia Dynasty, which implemented the first bronze weight standards for silk trading', 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |