1.1 - Geography and the Agricultural Revolution
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Practice Questions
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What two rivers define Mesopotamia?
💡 Hint: Think of the land between the rivers.
What was the main crop domesticated during the Agricultural Revolution?
💡 Hint: This grain is fundamental in many cultures.
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Which region is known as the fertile crescent?
💡 Hint: Think about which region has the land between rivers.
True or False: The Agricultural Revolution began around 5000 BCE.
💡 Hint: Revisit the timeline for agriculture's onset.
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Evaluate the long-term impacts of the Agricultural Revolution on modern societies. How can understanding these early changes help us address current agricultural issues?
💡 Hint: Consider how historical practices relate to today's agricultural innovations.
Compare and contrast the role of irrigation in Mesopotamia with modern irrigation techniques. What similarities and differences can you identify?
💡 Hint: Think about how irrigation has evolved over thousands of years.
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