AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Two rivers, the Tigris and the Euphrates, regularly flooded the region, and the Nile River also runs through part of it. Irrigation and agriculture developed here because of the fertile soil found near these rivers. Access to water helped with farming and trade routes.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Fertile Crescent is the boomerang-shaped region of the Middle East that was home to some of the earliest human civilizations. Also known as the “Cradle of Civilization, ” this area was the birthplace of a number of technological innovations, including writing, the wheel, agriculture, and the use of irrigation.

Detailed explanation-3: -The area between the rivers is known as Mesopotamia, “the land between the rivers.” The two rivers provided early settlers with rich land to farm. The rivers flooded the land often leaving behind a layer of silt, a rich mixture of soil and bits of rock. This silt made the land perfect for growing crops.

Detailed explanation-4: -the Fertile Crescent refers to areas of fertile soil near important rivers in the area. It stretches from the Nile River in Egypt to the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in modern Iraq. It also encompasses several other countries, including Israel, Lebanon, Jordan and Syria.

Detailed explanation-5: -In ancient times, it was easier to travel by boat than over land. Few roads existed during this time. Also, because of the rivers, this area had arich supply of fish and waterfowl that could be used for food. The land in this area was flat and fertile, rich in nutrients.