Unit 2 Chapter 1 "A Cradle of Civilization"

Multiple Choice

What geographic factors were common to the places where many early civilizations began?

• Harsh climate and rocky soil

• Limited water supply and infertile land

• Stable climate, rich soil, and fresh water

• Extreme temperatures and frequent floods

Multiple Select

How did places with rivers, good soil, and mild climate lead to a change in the way people lived?

• People settled in communities.

• People now established a stable food supply

• People completely stopped hunting and gathering.

• People made new types of stone tools.

• All people became farmers.

Drag and Drop

How did rivers present challenges for people in Mesopotamia during different times of year?

In the ​ ​

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, it was ​

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and the rivers did not have enough ​

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In the​

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, the rivers could​

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flooding the land.

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winter

freeze

summer

hot and dry

water.

spring

overflow

Drag and Drop

Mesopotamians used levees and canals to manage water flow. What were their purposes?

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were used to keep floodwaters​

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. ​

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were used to bring water from ​

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to farms.

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Levees

away

Canals

rivers

lakes

water

in

Multiple Choice

How did changes in Agriculture lead to the expansion of trade?

• Agricultural changes reduced the need for trade.
• Increased food production led to a decline in populations.

• Trade networks were established solely due to technological advancements.
• Changes in agriculture led to more food production than necessary, allowing goods for trade.