Although southern Mesopotamia is a hot, desert region, why was it able to become the cradle of civilization? Select all that apply.
A.
Nomads developed aggressive herding techniques.
B.
Flooding of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers brought good soil.
C.
Farmers developed technology for irrigation.
D.
Tribes built deep wells and extensive cooling structures for crops.
E.
Engineers developed ways of extracting usable fresh water from the salt water of the Persian Gulf.
And you think ... ?
A and B
Not A..
I agree with you about B; check your text about the others. Make sure you identify and ignore the outliers (such as E!) and then check your text about the others.
I know! My final answer is B and C.
Good! I agree.
Thanks!
You're welcome.
To determine why southern Mesopotamia was able to become the cradle of civilization, we need to analyze the options provided and choose the correct reasons.
A. Nomads developed aggressive herding techniques.
This option does not directly relate to the development of civilization in southern Mesopotamia.
B. Flooding of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers brought good soil.
Flooding of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers did indeed bring nutrient-rich soil to the region, providing favorable conditions for agriculture.
C. Farmers developed technology for irrigation.
Farmers in southern Mesopotamia developed sophisticated systems of irrigation to manage the water from the rivers and distribute it across their fields. This allowed for improved agricultural productivity.
D. Tribes built deep wells and extensive cooling structures for crops.
There is no historical evidence to support the presence of deep wells or extensive cooling structures for crops in ancient southern Mesopotamia.
E. Engineers developed ways of extracting usable fresh water from the salt water of the Persian Gulf.
Similarly, there is no historical evidence to suggest that engineers in ancient Mesopotamia developed ways of extracting usable fresh water from the Persian Gulf.
Therefore, the correct answers are B. Flooding of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers brought good soil, and C. Farmers developed technology for irrigation.