Old World History 5th chapter 2.A Flashcards
1
Q
Why is the Fertile Crescent called the “Cradle of Civilization”?
A
earth’s earliest men lived there
2
Q
What two rivers flow through the Fertile Crescent?
A
Tigris and Euphrates
3
Q
What does Tigris mean?
A
arrow
4
Q
What does Euphrates mean?
A
that which makes fruitful
5
Q
What does Mesopotamia mean?
A
between the rivers
6
Q
Where can we find the only completely accurate record of ancient history?
A
The Bible
