Geography
Where was Mesopotamia located?
Between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
What material did Mesopotamians use from rivers to build homes?
Clay
What river is on the right side of Mesopotamia?
Tigris River
True or False: Mesopotamia had only one river running through it.
False
How did the Fertile Crescent get its name?
Arc of fertile land from the Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf
What does the word “Mesopotamia” mean in Greek?
Between the rivers
What did irrigation allow Mesopotamians to do?
Create a surplus and variety of food
Which river next to Mesopotamia is the longest?
Euphrates River
What is the name of the sea to the left of the Fertile Crescent?
Mediterranean Sea
What does “surplus” mean in farming?
Extra crops beyond what is needed
Mesopotamia was part of a larger region called the...?
Fertile Crescent
How did Mesopotamians learn to control water?
By digging canals and using irrigation
What happens to crops and livestock when flooding occurs?
They can be destroyed or killed
What is the name of the body of water that the Tigris and Euphrates River flow into?
Persian Gulf
What is the definition of a "silt"?
a mixture of rich soil and tiny rocks
What landform was found in Southern Mesopotamia?
Flat Plains
Why was farming difficult in Mesopotamia?
Unpredictable flooding and little rain
Why was irrigation necessary in Mesopotamia?
The region did not get enough rain
What is the land called that connects Asia and Europe together?
Asia Minor
What is the definition of a "irrigation"?
a way of supplying water to an area of land
What landform was found in Northern Mesopotamia?
Plateaus
What is one way flooding helped farmers?
Brought silt that made the land fertile
How did controlling water help cities develop?
Allowed food surplus to support large populations
Mesopotamia was located in what present-day countries?
Syria and Iraq
What is the definition of a "civilization"?
an organized society within a specific area