Mesopotamian Geography Flashcards by Jacob Kraschnewski

Q

This term describes the land between the rivers in present day Iraq.

A

Mesopotamia

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Name the two rivers that create Mesopotamia.

A

Tigris and Euphrates

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Mesopotamia is part of this larger, fertile region within the Middle East.

A

The Fertile Crescent

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Why was there so much conflict over the lands of Mesopotamia?

A

Early civilizations were competing (fighting) over the limited land and resources of the region.

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What is the name of the shaded region on this map?

A

The Fertile Crescent

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This image shows the Persian Gulf in the southeast corner. What is land area called to the northwest of the Persian Gulf?

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Mesopotamia

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