History Unit 3 3.1 Flashcards
1
Q
What were the four early river valley civilizations called?
A
They are Tigris – Euphrates River, Valley civilization, Nile Rivervalley, civilization, Indus river valley, civilization
2
Q
Where is Mesopotamia located?

A
Current day Iraq

3
Q
What geographical advantages did Mesopotamia have? 
A
Mesopotamia was located in the middle of two rivers and they could cut off the water supply to those rivers 
4
Q
Why was it called the Fertile Crescent? 
A
It was called that because the rivers fertilized the farming areas
5
Q
What new inventions did Mesopotamia have that helped its civilization to grow?
A
Plows
