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The region is Southwest Asia that was the site of the first civilizations is called
a) Mesopotamia
b) The Fertile Crescent
c) Sumer
d) Middle East

which rivers influenced settlement in Mesopotamia.
a) Tigris and Euphrates
b) Persian and Mediterranean
c) Tigris and Nile
d) Nile and Euphrates

This led to the decline of Sumerian Civilization.
a) The climate in the region changed.
b) They fought with each other leaving them vulnerable to attack.
c) Famine and disease swept the region.
d) The rivers dried up.

Based on its name, what do you know about Mesopotamia?
a) It is located between two rivers.
b) It is located in mountain foothills.
c) It was home for a large population.
d) It was home of the world’s first cities.

Because the cities in Sumer were separated by long stretches of desert land,
a) they united under one government.
b) they developed into separate city-states.
c) they were frequently destroyed by floods.
d) they were ruled by one king and queen.

Ancient Sumerians invented irrigation systems and plows. These inventions helped them provide
a) a system of government.
b) a safe home for people.
c) a partner with whom to trade.
d) a steady supply of food.

Civilization developed in the Fertile Crescent because ___________.
a) the rivers there created very rich farmland.
b) the Nile River made it a prosperous area.
c) the area was difficult to defend.
d) it was an important mining area.

HIstorians believe that civilization started in Sumer because of this new development.
a) Cuneiform writing
b) The Wheel
c) Climate Change
d) Agriculture

Which of the following best completes the statement, The Fertile Crescent is a hot and dry _________ region that receives ______ rainfall throughout the year.
a) river, a lot
b) river, very little
c) desert, very little
d) desert, a lot

Which continent was Mesopotamia located on?
a) South America
b) Europe
c) Asia
d) Antarctica

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