Why Was Mesopotamia an Uninviting Environment for the First Cities

question 19

Multiple Choice

Why was Mesopotamia an uninviting environment for the first cities?

• A) The area has no natural defenses.
• B) The soil is sandy,temperatures are hot,and the rivers flood unpredictably.
• C) The marshy land between the rivers was fertile breeding ground for malaria and other deadly diseases.
• D) The rivers are largely unnavigable during long periods of the year,making trade difficult.
• E) The region has no forests for timber or usable stone to quarry for building materials.

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