Why did the early civilizations of Southwest Asia develop in Mesopotamia?(1 point) Responses 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
The correct answer is D. Because they offered good farmland, fresh water, and easy transportation. Mesopotamia was known as the "Fertile Crescent" because of its fertile soil, access to rivers such as the Tigris and Euphrates, and its location as a crossroads for trade and transportation. These factors made it a favorable location for early civilizations to develop.
