Quiz3 Flashcards
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What is the Fertile Crescent?
A large area of rich and fertile farmland
The Fertile Crescent is known for being one of the earliest regions of human civilization.
What is irrigation?
A way of supplying water to an area of land
Irrigation is crucial for agriculture, especially in arid regions.
What are canals?
Human made waterways
Canals are often used for irrigation and transportation.
What does surplus mean?
More than needed
Surplus in agriculture allows for trade and storage.
What is division of labor?
Type of arrangement where each worker specializes in a particular task or job
Division of labor increases efficiency in production.
What is silt?
A mixture of rich soil and tiny rocks deposited by moving water
Silt is important for fertile land and agriculture.
Where was the Fertile Crescent located?
It extended from Asia Minor to the Persian Gulf
This region is significant in the history of agriculture and civilization.
What are the geographical features of Northern Mesopotamia?
A plateau bordered on the north and the east by mountains
These geographical features played a role in the development of ancient civilizations.