Mesopotamian Civilization Review

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Which two rivers created fertile land for early Mesopotamian civilization?

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Euphrates and Tigris

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Why was Mesopotamia called the “Fertile Crescent”?

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Its farmland was shaped like a crescent and supported farming.

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The Zagros Mountains provided which benefit to Mesopotamian civilizations?

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Natural protection and resources

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How did the Persian Gulf support Mesopotamian trade?

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It provided a waterway for trading goods

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Which geographical feature most influenced the spread of trade from Mesopotamia to Egypt and Greece?

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Mediterranean Sea

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What role did irrigation systems play in Mesopotamia?

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They allowed farmers to control river water for crops.

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Which invention most improved Mesopotamian farming efficiency? Options: Wheel, Sail, Plow, Metallurgy

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Plow

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How did the use of animals change farming in Mesopotamia?

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Animals reduced the need for human labor.

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Why was metallurgy important to Mesopotamian agriculture?

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It provided tools stronger than stone or wood

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How did the invention of the wheel affect farming and trade?

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It allowed easier transportation of goods