Quiz4 Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
What geographical features characterized Southern Mesopotamia?
A
It was a flat plain that the Tigris and Euphrates River flowed down from.
Southern Mesopotamia’s landscape facilitated agriculture and settlement.
2
Q
What two rivers bordered Mesopotamia?
A
Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.
These rivers were crucial for irrigation and agriculture.
3
Q
What made civilization possible in Mesopotamia?
A
Agriculture provided a surplus of food and division of labor.
The surplus allowed for population growth and the development of complex societies.
