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How did sumerian civilization affect other empires that developed in mesopotamia?

Mesopotamia's rivers (Tigris and Euphrates) are key to their civilization. Because of the rivers Sumerians (Mesopotamia's people) could trade and travel through them. Not to mention just plain drinking water. Another benefit of the rivers was irrigation. Hammurabi (a Mesopotamian king) had helped find a way to control the floods to benefit farming.


Which civilization did not grow up in Mesopotamia?

It's Kush.


Which two rivers did Mesopotamia grow around?

Mesopotamia had two rivers, the Tigris River and the Euphrates River. The mesopotamians used the river's water and soil to plant crops.


How is the rivers in mesopotamia used in that time?

They used it for water, food, and when it helped grow crops.


What were environmental factors that affected Mesopotamia?

the following environmental factors that led to the devlopment of civilization in Mesopotamia were the following: Droughts Floods Volcanic Activity Hope these little thins helped solve your question


How did the railroads and canals help the US grow?

Railroads and canals helped the United States grow by increasing the transportation of goods. Before canals and railroads, goods were moved by shipping with the flow of rivers or by horseback. Canals and railroads also allowed goods to be carried faster and in larger quantities then before.


Why did Mesopotamia begin and where did it begin to grow?

The Mesopotamia began growing because it was rich fertile land near the rivers so it was a perfect place for farming.


Food shortiges brought by droughts in Mesopotamia?

Because there was not enough land to grow and raise crops


Did mesopatamia grow corn?

Mesopotamia did not grow corn (maize) as it was not native to the region; corn was first domesticated in Mesoamerica. Instead, ancient Mesopotamian agriculture focused on crops such as barley, wheat, and legumes, which thrived in the fertile land between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. The agricultural practices of Mesopotamia laid the foundation for early civilization, supporting large populations and complex societies.


What are the two main physical features that supported settlement in Mesopotamia?

The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, which provided fertile soil and water to grow abundant food, were the two main physical features that supported settlement in Mesopotamia


How did Mesopotamia irrigation systems allow civilization develop?

Mesopotamia irrigation systems allowed civilizations to develop because it allow them to grow food. This food was able to feed large amounts of people.


Why was mesopotomia an ideal place for civilization to develop?

It was suited for the growth because they created things like farming and irrigation (it means a way to grow crops by building walls in front of ditches near the rivers so when the water flows heavily the can lift or move the walls and water will flow in so they can grow food). Also the artisans made things out of metal, cloth and clay.