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Why did the early civilizations of Southwest Asia develop in Mesopotamia?(1 point)

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A. Because the Kaaba is located there
A. Because the Kaaba is located there

B. Because the desert landscape was home to many nomadic animals
B. Because the desert landscape was home to many nomadic animals

C. Because the rugged mountainous terrain offered protection from invaders
C. Because the rugged mountainous terrain offered protection from invaders

D. Because they offered good farmland, fresh water, and easy transportation
D. Because they offered good farmland, fresh water, and easy transportation
Question 2
What was the most modern technological advancement in Mesopotamia/the Fertile Crescent?(1 point)
Responses

A. Irrigation
A. Irrigation

B. Wheel
B. Wheel

C. Fire
C. Fire

D. Agriculture
D. Agriculture
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For your questions:

  1. The early civilizations of Southwest Asia developed in Mesopotamia primarily D. Because they offered good farmland, fresh water, and easy transportation. The region, located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, was fertile and conducive to agriculture, which was essential for the growth of civilizations.

  2. The most modern technological advancement in Mesopotamia/the Fertile Crescent was A. Irrigation. While the wheel was also a significant invention, irrigation systems greatly improved agricultural productivity and supported complex societies.