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Which region of the world is Mesopotamia located in?
Which region of the world is Mesopotamia located in?
- Europe
- Asia (correct)
- Africa
- North America
Which two rivers defined the boundaries of Mesopotamia?
Which two rivers defined the boundaries of Mesopotamia?
- Euphrates and Nile
- Indus and Ganges
- Nile and Tigris
- Tigris and Euphrates (correct)
What was the primary benefit of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers for the people of Mesopotamia?
What was the primary benefit of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers for the people of Mesopotamia?
- Natural protection from invaders
- Drinking water
- An abundant source of fish
- Rich soil for farming (correct)
What is the term for a wedge-shaped system of writing used in Mesopotamia?
What is the term for a wedge-shaped system of writing used in Mesopotamia?
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Which Mesopotamian civilization built the famous Hanging Gardens of Babylon?
Which Mesopotamian civilization built the famous Hanging Gardens of Babylon?
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Study Notes
Location and Geography of Mesopotamia
- Mesopotamia is located in the region of Southwest Asia.
Boundaries and Rivers of Mesopotamia
- The Tigris and Euphrates rivers defined the boundaries of Mesopotamia.
Importance of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
- The primary benefit of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers for the people of Mesopotamia was that they provided water and fertile soil for agriculture, supporting the growth of cities and civilizations.
Writing System of Mesopotamia
- Cuneiform is the term for a wedge-shaped system of writing used in Mesopotamia.
Famous Mesopotamian Civilization
- The Neo-Babylonians were the Mesopotamian civilization that built the famous Hanging Gardens of Babylon.
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