Journey Through Ancient River Valley Civilizations

Fertile River Valleys and Civilization

• Fertile river valleys attracted tribes because they were suitable for settlement and civilization formation.
• The Nile River valley was a prime location for settlement due to its fertile land and access to water.

Factors Encouraging Settlement

• Agriculture and trade were two factors that encouraged people to settle in the Nile River valley.
• The availability of fertile land and water resources encouraged people to settle in fertile river valleys.

Origin of Civilization

• Mesopotamia was one of the main areas where civilization began.
• The Nile River valley was also a significant area where civilization began.

Tribe Formation and Settlement

• Small tribes started joining one another and settling by the Nile River due to the availability of fertile land and access to water resources.
• The Nile River valley's fertile land and access to water resources enabled small tribes to settle and eventually form civilizations.