Is this statement true or false?

Question

The Sumerians began trading because they were curious about cultures in other lands.

Responses

true
true

false

Answer 1

The statement is considered false. While curiosity about other cultures may have played a role in their interactions, the primary motivation for the Sumerians to trade was the necessity for resources that were not available in their own region, such as wood, metals, and other goods. Trade was driven more by economic needs than by curiosity about other cultures.