WORLD CIVILIZATION

CIVILIZATION

SUMERIAN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
All major early civilizations began around a source of ____
A
Flint
B
Tin
C
Water
D
Copper
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Solution: In the early ages of human existence, the greatest civilisations existed near the river valleys. The rivers acted as a reliable source of water for agriculture and other human needs.

Detailed explanation-2: -Civilizations developed around rivers because their waters provided places to hunt and fish. Also, as the rivers flooded, the lands around them became fertile. This allowed them to support farming. This is especially true of the Nile River, which flooded the same time each year.

Detailed explanation-3: -The first civilizations appeared in major river valleys, where floodplains contained rich soil and the rivers provided irrigation for crops and a means of transportation.

Detailed explanation-4: -Civilizations such as the Roman Empire, the Egyptians, the Venetian Empire, Mesopotamian Civilization, and the Awadhi Dynasty all based upon easily accessible water, which made it possible for their populations to survive and expand (Sher Afroos, 2011).

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