Question

The first urban culture developed in Mesopotamia primarily because ______________________.

• A. It was heavily fortified against invading forces
• B. It had high rainfall annually, which resulted in fertile soil
• C. Early farmers developed irrigation techniques which allowed the fertile soil to flourish
• D. Large numbers of migrants from East Asia and Western Europe merged there
• E. Highly developed writing systems fostered more efficient communication between rulers and subjects

Answer 1

Answer: (C), (E)

Early farmers developed irrigation techniques which allowed the fertile soil to flourish
Highly developed writing systems fostered more efficient communication between rulers and subjects

The Mesopotamian Civilization was the first to invent writing and it is one of the criteria for calling a civilization urban. Moreover it was also engaged in monumental water works which led to the betterment of the agricultural produce which made the society prosperous.