Question

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.


Known as the "Cradle of Civilization," this region was home to several early river valley societies. Located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, the region is known for its rich alluvial soil, which has earned it the nickname the "Fertile Crescent."


Which of the following regions is discussed in the passage above?
A.
the Anatolian Plateau
B.
the Hindu Kush
C.
Mesopotamia
D.
the Khuzestan Plain

Answer 1

C. Mesopotamia

The passage describes the area between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, known as the "Cradle of Civilization" and part of the Fertile Crescent — this is Mesopotamia.