Quiz on Writing and City Life 3

What two rivers are mentioned as crucial for the agriculture of southern Mesopotamia?

• Nile and Amazon

• Euphrates and Tigris

• Yangtze and Ganges

• Mississippi and Missouri

What type of soil is deposited when the Euphrates and Tigris flood?

• Clay

• Silt

• Sand

• Loam

Which ancient civilization's agriculture is noted as the most productive?

• Roman Empire

• Mayan Civilization

• Egyptian Civilization

• Indus Valley Civilization

What crops were mentioned as being grown in the fields of Mesopotamia?

• Rice and corn

• Oats and millet

• Wheat, barley, peas, and lentils

• Soybeans and potatoes

What type of livestock was raised in Mesopotamia according to the text?

• Cattle and pigs

• Horses and donkeys

• Sheep and goats

• Chickens and ducks

What natural resource was available in rivers besides fish?

• Freshwater

• Salt

• Date-palms

• Gold

What geographical feature is described as supporting the first cities and writing?

• Plains

• Mountains

• Deserts

• Forests

What was the purpose of the small channels created by the Euphrates?

• Fishing

• Trade

• Irrigation

• Transportation

What is the primary reason cities grew in Mesopotamia according to the text?

• Military strength

• Rural prosperity

• Trade routes

• Cultural exchange

What season do date-palms provide fruit?

• Winter

• Summer

• Spring

• Fall