Mesopotamian Geography Flashcards
1
Q
This term describes the land between the rivers in present day Iraq.
A
Mesopotamia
2
Q
Name the two rivers that create Mesopotamia.
A
Tigris and Euphrates
3
Q
Mesopotamia is part of this larger, fertile region within the Middle East.
A
The Fertile Crescent
4
Q
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.
5
Q
What is the name of the shaded region on this map?
A
The Fertile Crescent
6
Q
This image shows the Persian Gulf in the southeast corner. What is land area called to the northwest of the Persian Gulf?
A
Mesopotamia
