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The potter's wheel was first used in

  1. Mesopotamia

  2. China

  3. Egypt

  4. India
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Explanation

The potter's wheel was invented in Mesopotamia around 3500 BCE during the Ubaid period, revolutionizing pottery production. This invention allowed for faster, more uniform pottery production. While other civilizations later developed pottery techniques, Mesopotamia was the first to use the wheel. China and Egypt developed significant pottery traditions later, and India's pottery came even later.

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