HWH Ch. 3 Sec. 1 Questions

How might running large projects prepare people for running a government?

Both require specialized workers, organization, planning, and rules.

How did the Fertile Crescent get its name?

It came from the arc of fertile land from the Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf.

Where was Mesopotamia?

It was located in Southwest Asia, between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.

What was the most important factor in making Mesopotamia's farmland fertile?

It was made fertile from the annual flooding of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.

In what ways did a division of labor contribute to the growth of Mesopotamian civilization?

People developed expertise outside of farming; large-scale projects were completed, and laws and government needed to carry out such projects were developed.

What made civilization possible in Mesopotamia?

The flooding of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers left a fertile layer of soil for crops, which provided food for early settlements.

Why did the Mesopotamians create irrigation systems?

They were created to protect against damage from too much or too little water, and to ensure a stable supply of water for crops and livestock.

Why did farmers need to develop a system to control their water supply?

When rivers flooded, crops, livestock, and homes were destroyed. Too little water ruined crops. Farmers needed a stable water supply for farming and raising livestock.