In Mesopotamia, How Did the Climate Promote the Development of Central

question 37

Multiple Choice

In Mesopotamia, how did the climate promote the development of central authority?

• A)The tropical environment required coordinated communal work to clear forests for agriculture.
• B)The monsoon season required a central authority to build and maintain pontoon bridges and boats that could move quickly to high ground.
• C)The extreme summer temperatures required the establishment of public baths to provide relief from the heat.
• D)The arid climate required large-scale irrigation projects directed by a central authority.

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