Mesopotamia Geography

What are the two main rivers in Mesopotamia?

• Ganges and Indus

• Yangtze and Mississippi

• Nile and Amazon

• Tigris and Euphrates

Which river is located to the east of Mesopotamia?

• Tigris River

• Euphrates River

• Nile River

• Amazon River

Which river is located to the west of Mesopotamia?

• Tigris River

• Nile River

• Euphrates River

• Amazon River

What is the significance of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers to the development of Mesopotamian civilization?

• The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers were barriers that isolated Mesopotamia from other civilizations.

• The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers provided water for agriculture, facilitated trade and transportation, and allowed the growth of cities in Mesopotamia.

• The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers were sources of precious metals and gemstones in Mesopotamia.

• The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers were used for recreational activities such as fishing and boating in Mesopotamia.

What is the meaning of the word 'Mesopotamia'?

• between rivers

• beyond rivers

• across rivers

• around rivers

What is the modern-day country where Mesopotamia mostly was located?

• Iraq

• Egypt

• Iran

• Syria

What is a city-state?

• A city-state is a region that consists of only rural areas.

• A city-state is a country that consists of multiple cities.

• A city-state is a form of government where the city has no control over its surrounding territory.

• A city-state is a sovereign state that consists of a city and its surrounding territory.

Name one of the Sumerian city-states.

• Cairo

• Lagash

• Nippur

• Ur

What were the main occupations of the people in Sumerian city-states?

• writing, pottery, and construction.

• government, military, and religion.

• farming, trading, and craftsmanship

• fishing, hunting, and mining.

How did the geography of Mesopotamia influence the development of Sumerian city-states?

• The geography of Mesopotamia provided an abundance of natural resources, leading to conflicts between Sumerian city-states.

• The geography of Mesopotamia provided fertile land for agriculture, access to water from rivers, and facilitated communication and trade between Sumerian city-states.

• The geography of Mesopotamia isolated Sumerian city-states from each other, hindering communication and trade.

• The geography of Mesopotamia was too harsh for agriculture, leading to the decline of Sumerian city-states.