Geography of Mesopotamia

What does Mesopotamia mean?

• the gift of the Nile

• the land between two rivers

• a river runs through it

• land with rivers

Which two rivers are located in Mesopotamia?

• Mississippi River and Kentucky River

• The Amazon River and the Nile River

• Tigris River and Euphrates River

• The Yangtze River and the Huang He River

Why is Mesopotamia often referred to as the "Fertile Crescent"?

• The region is home to large glaciers.

• The region is home to barren tundra.

• The region is home to rich farmland.

• The region is home to deep canyons.

Which number correctly identifies the Persian Gulf?

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Which number correctly identifies the Black Sea?

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Which number correctly identifies the Tigris River?

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How did the Fertile Crescent allow civilizations to develop?

• The mountains isolated civilizations from each other.

• The Persian Gulf promoted trade with Europe.

• The Mediterranean Sea protected civilizations from outside attacks.

• The region had rivers which allowed crops to grow in the area.

Which number correctly identifies the Caspian Sea?

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Which number correctly identifies the Mediterranean Sea?

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Which sea makes a peace sign like a hand? ✌🏽

• Caspian Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Black Sea

• Red Sea