Mesopotamia 2025

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Why was the region in which Mesopotamia was founded named the Fertile Crescent?

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Two large rivers provided irrigation and rich soil to the region.

Front

Location of the Tigris River: 1, 2, 3, or 4?

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4

Front

Which letter indicates the area known as Mesopotamia? Options: W, X, Y, Z

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W

Front

Which number represents the Zagros Mountains?

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3

Front

Why did historians use the phrase "Fertile Crescent" to describe the region?

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Historians used this phrase due to the fertile soil of the region being curved in a quarter moon shape

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What was one advantage early humans gained by establishing civilizations along rivers and other bodies of water?

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Early humans gained easy access to trade routes

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How did the growth of trade impact early river civilizations?

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It caused cultural diffusion by increasing the interaction between civilizations.

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Why was irrigation important to the civilizations of Mesopotamia?

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It allows cities to control river flooding and consistently grow crops.

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What two functions did the oldest wheel created in Mesopotamia serve?

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The wheel was first used to make pottery and then for chariots.

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How did the inventions impact early human societies?

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They increased the populations of early human societies.