Question

In 1–2 sentences, compare the methods used and the reasons behind how Egyptians and Mesopotamians changed their environments to suit their needs.(2 points)

Answer 1

Egyptians primarily relied on the predictable flooding of the Nile River to develop irrigation systems and agriculture, using the annual inundation to enrich their fields and support a stable society. In contrast, Mesopotamians faced more erratic water sources from the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, which led them to develop complex irrigation techniques, drainage systems, and city-states to manage water supply and mitigate flooding, reflecting their need for control over a less predictable environment.