Question

What natural resource did the Mesopotamians use to protect their cities from floods?

trees
reeds
stone walls
mud bricks

Answer 1

The Mesopotamians primarily used **mud bricks** to construct walls and other protective structures for their cities, which helped to manage and protect against floods. Additionally, they used **canals** and **levees** as part of their irrigation systems to control water flow. While reeds were available and used for various purposes, the main construction material for flood protection was mud bricks.