From Neolithic Age to Civilizations

First Civilizations

Geography of Mesopotamia

I can locate the Fertile Crescent.

Ancient Mesopotamia

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Why did first civilizations settle in the Fertile Crescent?

What reasons did we discuss that caused early travelers/settlers to settle in certain places?

arose in river valleys

good farming conditions = easy to feed large numbers of people

fish and fresh water

easy to travel and trade