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What on Earth is the Fertile Crescent? *Today: Iraq, Syria, Jordan Lebanon, Israel, some of Turkey & Iran! * Fertile Crescent has first civilizations! * FC is horseshoe/crescent shaped area of good farmland along Tigris & Euphrates Rivers (e Turkey to Persian Gulf). FC stretches from W Mediterranean Sea to Perisan Gulf * This is known as Mesopotamia, (land btw 2 rivers) What is the geography like? *Floods yearly, leaving thick silt(mud). Very Fertile *Flooding unpredictable *Desert region *No barriers for protection The Sumerians settled around 3300 BC in an area wth good soil, few resources, flooding & no protection. What solutions did they come up with? Fertile Crescent Let’s think! Look at the maps. Why are the cities near rivers? What impact did rivers have on forming civilizations? Explain why! What is a ZIGGURAT? How did it affect the lives Sumerians? What is a Dynasty? Describe City States: See your coloring book!!!!!

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What on Earth is the Fertile Crescent?

*Today: Iraq, Syria, Jordan Lebanon, Israel, some

of Turkey & Iran!

* Fertile Crescent has first civilizations!

* FC is horseshoe/crescent shaped area of good

farmland along Tigris & Euphrates Rivers (e Turkey to Persian Gulf). FC stretches from W

Mediterranean Sea to Perisan Gulf

* This is known as Mesopotamia, (land btw 2 rivers)

What is the geography like?

*Floods yearly, leaving thick silt(mud). Very Fertile

*Flooding unpredictable

*Desert region

*No barriers for protection

The Sumerians settled around 3300 BC in an area wth good soil,

few resources, flooding & no protection. What solutions did they

come up with?

Fertile Crescent

Let’s think! Look at the maps. Why are the cities near rivers? What impact did rivers have on forming civilizations? Explain why!

What is a ZIGGURAT? How did it affect the lives Sumerians?

What is a Dynasty?

Describe City States:

See your

coloring book!!!!!

Mesopotamia, which means “between the rivers” in Greek. The Fertile Crescent is the fertile land between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in southwest.

Mesopotamia, which means “between the rivers” in Greek. The Fertile Crescent is the fertile land between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in southwest.

Early River Civilizations. Mesopotamia ”Land between the Rivers” ► Fertile Crescent ► Euphrates and Tigris Rivers ► Rivers flood leaving mud or.

Early River Civilizations. Mesopotamia ”Land between the Rivers” ► Fertile Crescent ► Euphrates and Tigris Rivers ► Rivers flood leaving mud or.

Fertile Crescent Rich fertile soil (Tigris and Euphrates Rivers) Mesopotamia.

Fertile Crescent Rich fertile soil (Tigris and Euphrates Rivers) Mesopotamia.

Sumerian Civilization. The Land Fertile Crescent (p. 30) Land between the Tigris and Euphrates is called Mesopotamia Flooding occurred often, but could.

Sumerian Civilization. The Land Fertile Crescent (p. 30) Land between the Tigris and Euphrates is called Mesopotamia Flooding occurred often, but could.

CHAPTER 2 Early River Valley Civilizations. Vocabulary I Fertile Crescent: Fertile land located between Tigris/Euphrates and extends into the Nile River.

CHAPTER 2 Early River Valley Civilizations. Vocabulary I Fertile Crescent: Fertile land located between Tigris/Euphrates and extends into the Nile River.

4 early River Valley Civilizations Fertile Crescent- Tigris & Euphrates Rivers (Mesopotamia) Egyptian Civilization - Nile River Indian Civilization -

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Civilization Begins in Mesopotamia. Region is known as the “Fertile Crescent” and Mesopotamia –“Between the rivers” Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.

Civilization Begins in Mesopotamia. Region is known as the “Fertile Crescent” and Mesopotamia –“Between the rivers” Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.

Mesopotamia: The Fertile Crescent. Fertile Crescent ◊Fertile Crescent = moon-shaped strip of land from the Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf that.

Mesopotamia: The Fertile Crescent. Fertile Crescent ◊Fertile Crescent = moon-shaped strip of land from the Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf that.

Ancient Civilizations: Mesopotamia. Geography Fertile Crescent North east of Egypt Good farmland Between the Tigris, Euphrates Rivers.

Ancient Civilizations: Mesopotamia. Geography Fertile Crescent North east of Egypt Good farmland Between the Tigris, Euphrates Rivers.

INT100 Empires TG R2 - Interact Simulations · Fertile Crescent STUDENT GUIDE EMPIRES ... Fertile Crescent Map Study the Fertile Crescent Map in your Clan Folder. ... INT100_Empires

INT100 Empires TG R2 - Interact Simulations · Fertile Crescent STUDENT GUIDE EMPIRES ... Fertile Crescent Map Study the Fertile Crescent Map in your Clan Folder. ... INT100_Empires

Civilization in Mesopotamia Chapter 2 Section1. Geography Mesopotamia-“Land between the rivers”- Eastern end of Fertile Crescent Tigris and Euphrates-Modern.

Civilization in Mesopotamia Chapter 2 Section1. Geography Mesopotamia-“Land between the rivers”- Eastern end of Fertile Crescent Tigris and Euphrates-Modern.

AP World History. “Fertile Crescent”ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY Tigris and Euphrates River Little rain, but floods provided for rich soil Need for water.

AP World History. “Fertile Crescent”ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY Tigris and Euphrates River Little rain, but floods provided for rich soil Need for water.

River Valley Civilizations · 4 River Valley Civilizations •Fertile Crescent –Mesopotamia –Tigris –Euphrates •Egyptian Civilization –Nile River Valley (upper and lower

River Valley Civilizations · 4 River Valley Civilizations •Fertile Crescent –Mesopotamia –Tigris –Euphrates •Egyptian Civilization –Nile River Valley (upper and lower

Fertile Crescent 1. Rich fertile soil (Tigris and Euphrates Rivers)

Fertile Crescent 1. Rich fertile soil (Tigris and Euphrates Rivers)

Early River Valley Civilizations. Mesopotamia Location: Area between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers known as the Fertile Crescent which is a curved,

Early River Valley Civilizations. Mesopotamia Location: Area between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers known as the Fertile Crescent which is a curved,

The Fertile Crescent - Freewalt.com · The Fertile Crescent • Fertile Crescent –Large arc of fertile farmland in the Middle East • Mesopotamia ... Cuneiform •World’s first

The Fertile Crescent - Freewalt.com · The Fertile Crescent • Fertile Crescent –Large arc of fertile farmland in the Middle East • Mesopotamia ... Cuneiform •World’s first

ASIA PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY. SOUTHWEST ASIA Euphrates and Tigris Rivers are the region’s most important river Often called Fertile Crescent - the two river’s.

ASIA PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY. SOUTHWEST ASIA Euphrates and Tigris Rivers are the region’s most important river Often called Fertile Crescent - the two river’s.

Fertile Crescent Review: Lessons 5-12 - The Critical …...Fertile Crescent Review: Lessons 5-12 A 1The oldest urban civilizations existed in the Fertile Crescent. 2Within the Fertile

Fertile Crescent Review: Lessons 5-12 - The Critical …...Fertile Crescent Review: Lessons 5-12 A 1The oldest urban civilizations existed in the Fertile Crescent. 2Within the Fertile

MESOPOTAMIA. Also known as: THE FERTILE CRESCENT Meaning: “Land Between Two Rivers” Rivers: TIGRIS and EUPHRATES .

MESOPOTAMIA. Also known as: THE FERTILE CRESCENT Meaning: “Land Between Two Rivers” Rivers: TIGRIS and EUPHRATES .

Civilization in the Fertile Crescent. Civilized History begins here area between Tigris & Euphrates Rivers Does not signify a particular people!

Civilization in the Fertile Crescent. Civilized History begins here area between Tigris & Euphrates Rivers Does not signify a particular people!