3.1 - Geography of the Fertile Crescent

Why was Mesopotamia ideal for farming?

• It was located between two rivers.

• It was located on the Persian Gulf.

• It contained a diverse group of people.

• It contained a vast amount of natural resources.

How did the use of irrigation affect life for the Mesopotamians?

• It caused them to move into the desert.

• It made their rivers easier to navigate.

• It allowed them to produce a surplus of food.

• It protected their field from flooding.

Why was the development of agriculture important to the development of civilization? (Mark three)

• People needed to take care of their basic needs, such as having enough food.

• People could spend more time on art, writing, and education.

• People needed rules and laws, this led to the beginnings of government.

• People gather berries and grains while migrating.

• People spent very little time learning new skills.

How did Mesopotamians use a division of labor to make their society more productive? (Mark Three)

• People were able to specialize in different jobs or skills.

• People became miners, tool makers, weavers, or pottery makers.

• Having different people perform so many different jobs allowed Mesopotamian society to be more productive.

• People were only farmers.

• Peopler were only gathers.