CIVILIZATION
SUMERIAN
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Question
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A dirty canal was bad for the tourist industry.
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A clogged canal could disrupt the irrigation systems.
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An unsanitary canal would make villagers ill.
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All of the above.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The system needed constant care and repair. Canals became clogged with 1, so farmers had to clean them regularly. One clogged canal could disrupt the entire system. Since villages were connected for miles around by these canals, farmers could no longer live apart, or in small groups.
Detailed explanation-2: -Sumerian farmers had to maintain the irrigation system across village boundaries because they became clogged with silt. To solve this problem, Sumerian farmers had to work together for the common good to maintain the irrigation system. Because of this, the Sumerians began to live in larger towns and cities. 8.
Detailed explanation-3: -Irrigation increased the amount of food farmers were able to grow. In fact, farmers could produce a food surplus, or more than they needed. Farmers also used irrigation to water grazing areas for cattle and sheep. As a result, Mesopotamians ate a variety of foods.