Week 5 Day 1

Discover Mesopotamia, the birthplace of civilization!

Mesopotamia was an ancient society that was located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in the Middle East. This historical nation is often referred to as the fertile crescent because of its mineral rich soil. Located in modern-day Iraq, it is thought of as the birthplace of civilization. The yearly floods and adequate rain made it a successful farming region resulting in a kingdom that flourished for many years. An abundance of natural resources such as timber assisted in enabling Mesopotamians with trading trade with neighboring civilizations.Common Core Standard RI.1 Textual Evidence1. Mesopotamia was a successful civilization mostly because- timber was sold there it had excellent soil and enough water for daily needs the area is rich in history Common Core Standard RI.4 Vocabulary2. Flourished most likely means- was successful excellent growing seasons natural resources