\begin{tabular}{|l}\hline Prompt: Which Mesopotamian Civilization was the BEST? \\ \( \mathbf{R} \) \\ Restate the Question(1 sentence) \\ \hline A \\ Answer the Question in your own words(1 sentence) \\ \hline C \\ \hline Cite the evidence or give examples \\ \hline E \\ Explain (2-3 Sentences) \\ \hline\end{tabular}

Which Mesopotamian civilization can be considered the greatest? While it's challenging to declare a definitive "best," the Babylonian civilization is often celebrated for its contributions to law, such as the Code of Hammurabi, and advancements in mathematics and astronomy. The Babylonians are also renowned for their impressive architectural achievements, including the famed Hanging Gardens, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Their astronomical observations laid the groundwork for modern astronomy. This civilization was a melting pot of cultural advancements, influencing not only their era but future civilizations as well with their innovations in writing, literature, and governance.