Mesopotamian Geography Flashcards
1
Q
Which two rivers make up Mesopotamia?
A
The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
2
Q
What does “Mesopotamia” literally translate to?
A
“Land between the rivers”
3
Q
What is the Fertile Crescent?
A
The fertile crescent is a fertile region of land in the Middle East. It runs from the Persian Gulf to Egypt, and is crescent shaped.
4
Q
Military conflict was more common in Mesopotamia than in Egypt. Why?
A
- There were less natural barriers to keep invaders out.
- The people fought over the many resources and limited land Mesopotamia had to offer.
5
Q
What does this map show?
A
The green shaded area is the Fertile Crescent.
6
Q
What does this map show?
A
The light green shading is the Fertile Crescent. The dark green shading is Mesopotamia.
