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Why do you think the first civilizations appear near rivers and water bodies?
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∙ 6y ago
Civilisation is based on a surplus of food so that people are not constrained by a daily struggle for survival and have resources to spend on culture. Fertile soil and water in the river valleys provided just that.
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∙ 6y ago
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What is the first feature that all civilizations have in common?
the first feature that all civilizations have in common is that they all form around rivers
What physical environments encouraged the development first civilizations?
Rivers
Which of these physical enviorments encouraged the development of the first civilizations?
rivers
Which of these physical environments encouraged the development of the first civilizations?
Rivers
Who were the first people to start a civilization?
The first civilizations were formed in Mesopotamia and Egypt. These civilizations formed near rivers and benefited from the nearby fertile land.
Why do first civilizations develop in river valleys?
Rivers allow for transport Rivers provide water and food River floodplains are fertile
How did the location of bodies of water affect settlements in China?
Like other ancient civilizations, the first settlements in China grew up around rivers. The soil around the Yangtze and Huang He Rivers was rich and good for farming due to the silt that was deposited during the spring floods.
How did the location of bodies of water affected settlement in China?
Like other ancient civilizations, the first settlements in China grew up around rivers. The soil around the Yangtze and Huang He Rivers was rich and good for farming due to the silt that was deposited during the spring floods.
How did the locations of bodies of water affect settlement in china?
Like other ancient civilizations, the first settlements in China grew up around rivers. The soil around the Yangtze and Huang He Rivers was rich and good for farming due to the silt that was deposited during the spring floods.
Why did the first ancient civilizations develop in river valleys?
Ruins of early civilizations were most commonly found in valleys formed by the flow of dried out rivers.
What are 2 reasons that helped build Mesopotamia as one of our first civilizations?
The two major rivers
Which two rivers cradle the first civilizations?
The Tigris and Euphrates
