Question

Why did the earliest civilizations emerge in Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Indus Valley, and China?

a) These were the most defensible places that supported life.

b) Environmental stability provided means for survival.

c) These areas were connected to one another through "crossroads."

d) They all had sufficient water and fertility for agriculture.

e) They were good for hunting and gathering.

Answer 1

Option: d) They all had sufficient water and fertility for agriculture.

Step-by-step explanation:

The earliest civilizations were able to emerge in the regions of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus valley and China because of rivers that were present there. These rivers included the Nile, Tigris–Euphrates, Indus, and Huang (Yellow). The rivers played a crucial role in providing each of the civilization to thrive prosperously with the availability of fertile land. Rivers became the regular supply of water for irrigation, drinking, fishing, and trading.