Question
Cities grew and flourished near the major rivers in large part because
A.
the cities were home to the temples honoring the gods of the rivers.
B.
rivers allowed abundant crops to grow, increasing an area's population.
C.
the cities needed large quantities of water to support their industries.
D.
rivers provided the only transportation between cities which were far apart.
A.
the cities were home to the temples honoring the gods of the rivers.
B.
rivers allowed abundant crops to grow, increasing an area's population.
C.
the cities needed large quantities of water to support their industries.
D.
rivers provided the only transportation between cities which were far apart.
Answers
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The most accurate answer is:
**B. rivers allowed abundant crops to grow, increasing an area's population.**
Cities thrived near major rivers primarily because these waterways provided essential resources for agriculture, including water for irrigation and fertile soil for cultivation, which in turn supported larger populations.
**B. rivers allowed abundant crops to grow, increasing an area's population.**
Cities thrived near major rivers primarily because these waterways provided essential resources for agriculture, including water for irrigation and fertile soil for cultivation, which in turn supported larger populations.