Parts of a Civilization/Mesopotamia

What did all of the world's first civilizations sprout up next to?

• River/fresh water source

• Mountains

• Detroit

• Wide open plains

Which of the following is NOT a reason why people lived near rivers in Mesopotamia?

• Drinking water

• Food (fish)

• Transportation/trade

• Using water to generate electricity

An irrigation system is used to...

• Direct water from a river to crops

• Create shade so crops don't dry out

• Cross rivers

Mesopotamia is located near....

• Two rivers

• One river

• Three rivers

• The Atlantic Ocean

Due to farming, this type of work began in civilizations...

• Hunting/Gathering

• Everyone farming

• Specialized jobs

• Hunting in smaller groups than before

Which of the following took place because of specialized jobs?

• People started to play football

• Advancements to technology

• More people were hunter gatherers

What is it called when people have different ranks of power in society?

• Social structure/hierarchy

• Irrigation systems

• Civilizations

• City state

What does farming create that allows for specialized jobs?

• A better selection of protein

• A surplus of food

• A source of food for meat eaters

• A reason for more hunters

In a social hierarchy, the leader is usually...

• At the top

• At the bottom

• In the middle somewhere

• At Little Caesars

A religion that believes in multiple gods is...

• Polytheistic

• Monotheistic

• The Detroit Lions