Question

The success of early river valley civilizations depended on their ability to adapt to and utilize their environment.

Which of the following best explains how access to river systems influenced their development?
A.The lack of natural barriers made civilizations completely dependent on military alliances to prevent frequent invasions.
B.The seasonal flooding of rivers helped create fertile land, allowing for agricultural surpluses that led to population growth and urban development.
C.The presence of rivers limited technological progress, as easy access to water reduced the need for advanced engineering.
D.The unpredictable flooding of rivers caused civilizations to avoid agriculture, relying mostly on hunting and gathering

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B. The seasonal flooding of rivers helped create fertile land, allowing for agricultural surpluses that led to population growth and urban development.

This option best explains how access to river systems influenced the development of early river valley civilizations. The fertile land resulting from seasonal flooding enabled these civilizations to engage in agriculture, which supported larger populations and the growth of urban centers.

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