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The Fertile Crescent

Question 8 • CHS World Civilization

What role did the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers play in the development of civilization?

Answer
A
They enriched the soil and helped farmers grow food surpluses.
B
They enabled the people of Mesopotamia to become sea traders.
C
They provided enough water for farmers not to have to irrigate their crops.
D
They isolated the people of Mesopotamia from other regions.

Explanation

The Tigris and Euphrates flooded nearby land and deposited nutrient-rich soil, which helped crops grow. People also used canals and other irrigation methods to bring river water to their fields, producing food surpluses that supported larger settlements. The rivers did not mean farmers could avoid irrigation, so choice C is incorrect.

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