Question

In ancient Mesopotamia, the Tigris and Euphrates rivers surrounded an area called the "Fertile Crescent." What enduring effect did

these rivers have on trade in ancient Mesopotamia?
A.
They made transportation difficult for ancient Mesopotamians.
B.
They made the Fertile Crescent difficult to reach for trade.
C. They made neighboring areas compete with Mesopotamia.
D. They made transport of agricultural goods economical.

Answer 1

Answer: They made transport of agricultural goods economical

Explanation: The Tigris and Euphrates rivers provided economical transport of agricultural goods from the Fertile Crescent to other areas. Because of this resource, the Mesopotamians specialized in making riverboats that could be taken apart at the end of their journey and carried back upstream.

Answer 2

Answer: D

Explanation: rivers were an easy access to the ancient cities inside the fertile crescent, this meant trade was extremely dependent on these rivers