Question 8

Question

A) Why did the early civilizations of Southwest Asia develop in Mesopotamia? (1 point)
A. Because the Kaaba is located there
B. Because the desert landscape was home to many nomadic animals
C. Because the rugged mountainous terrain offered protection from invaders
D. Because they offered good farmland, fresh water, and easy transportation
B) What was the most modern technological advancement in Mesopotamia/the Fertile
Crescent? (1 point)
A. Irrigation
B. Wheel
C. Fire
D. Agriculture
Question 9
A) What is the term for a group of people who share a common language, culture, or history?
(1 point)
A. gender group
B. ethnic group
C. racial group
D. national group
B) Which of the following is NOT an ethnic group? (1 point)
A. Arab
B Kurd
C Muslim
D Persian
Question 10
A) Which region is MOST closely associated with Islam? (1 point)
A India
B Europe
C Middle East
D North America

Answer 1

Question 8
A) Why did the early civilizations of Southwest Asia develop in Mesopotamia?
D. Because they offered good farmland, fresh water, and easy transportation

B) What was the most modern technological advancement in Mesopotamia/the Fertile Crescent?
B. Wheel

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Question 9
A) What is the term for a group of people who share a common language, culture, or history?
B. ethnic group

B) Which of the following is NOT an ethnic group?
C. Muslim

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Question 10
A) Which region is MOST closely associated with Islam?
C. Middle East