Which of the following were ways that the Mesopotamians and Egyptians changed their environment to suit their needs? (2 points, choose 2)(1 point)
Responses
They cultivated the fertile soil to grow food
The Egyptians and Mesopotamians created irrigation ditches
They redirected the ocean in order to flood the land
The refused to use the rivers for trade
Give two ways that Mesopotamia and Egypt social structure were alike
They cultivated the fertile soil to grow food.
The Egyptians and Mesopotamians created irrigation ditches.
The correct choices are:
1. They cultivated the fertile soil to grow food
2. The Egyptians and Mesopotamians created irrigation ditches
To determine the correct answers, let's go through each option and see which ones are accurate:
1) They cultivated the fertile soil to grow food: This is a valid choice. Both the Mesopotamians and Egyptians practiced agriculture by cultivating the fertile soil to grow crops for food production.
2) The Egyptians and Mesopotamians created irrigation ditches: This is also a valid choice. Both civilizations constructed complex systems of irrigation ditches to divert water from rivers and distribute it to agricultural fields, ensuring a consistent water supply for their crops.
3) They redirected the ocean in order to flood the land: This choice is incorrect. There is no evidence that either the Mesopotamians or Egyptians redirected the ocean to flood the land intentionally. They primarily relied on river systems and irrigation techniques.
4) They refused to use the rivers for trade: This choice is also incorrect. Both the Mesopotamians and Egyptians extensively used rivers for trade and transportation. Rivers played a vital role in connecting different regions and facilitating economic activities.
So, the correct answers are:
- They cultivated the fertile soil to grow food
- The Egyptians and Mesopotamians created irrigation ditches