Table of Contents
- 1 What role did irrigation systems play in the development of civilizations?
- 2 Which of the following occurred as a result of the development of agriculture in societies that previously relied on hunting and gathering?
- 3 Why was irrigation so important to ancient civilizations?
- 4 Where was the first irrigation system in the world?
What role did irrigation systems play in the development of civilizations?
The large irrigation system played in the development of civilization by creating jobs and by allowing people to trade more crops. The main traits of civilization are advanced cities, specialized workers, complex institutions, record keeping, and advanced technology.
Which of the following occurred as a result of the development of agriculture in societies that previously relied on hunting and gathering?
Which of the following occurred as a result of the development of agriculture in societies that previously relied on hunting and gathering? Population density increased.
Which of the following is a key characteristic of all early civilizations?
Historians have identified the basic characteristics of civilizations. Six of the most important characteristics are: cities, government, religion, social structure, writing and art.
Why were complex societies cities essential in the development of early civilizations?
Cities were at the center of all early civilizations. People from surrounding areas came to cities to live, work, and trade. This meant that large populations of individuals who did not know each other lived and interacted with one another.
Why was irrigation so important to ancient civilizations?
By allowing farmers to grow crops on a consistent schedule, irrigation also creates more reliable food supplies. Ancient civilizations in many parts of the world practiced irrigation. In fact, civilization would probably not be possible without some form of irrigation.
Where was the first irrigation system in the world?
Irrigation in Egypt and Mesopotamia. The first successful efforts to control the flow of water were made in Mesopotamia and Egypt, where the remains of the prehistoric irrigation works still exist.
Where did the irrigation system of Assyria come from?
Sargon destroyed the area in Armenia but brought the concept back to Assyria. This method of irrigation spread over the Near East into North Africa over the centuries and is still used.
Why is irrigation so important to Jordan’s economy?
Jordan uses a variety of irrigation techniques with groundwater from wells and aquifers. To help meet the worlds demand for food, more farmland and more irrigation may be needed. Many experts fear that the expanding use of irrigation in some areas will deplete aquifers, reducing the amount of freshwater available for drinking and hygiene.