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Mesopotamia's Geography Webquest

Amy Ledermann

Created on January 1, 2023

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Mesopotamia's Geography

Mesopotamia is on the continent of Asia. It is in Southwest Asia. Let's learn more about ancient Southwest Asia by clicking the pictures below... Now, we can learn more about the geography of the area.

What tools did they use?

How did they get around?

What did they eat?

Where and when did civilization develop in Southwest Asia?

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Where & when did civilizations develop in Southwest Asia?

Civilizations mainly developed between the Tigris and Euphrates River. This area is called Mesopotamia, meaning "between rivers". Civilizations developed between 9000 BCE and 7000 BCE.

How did they get around?

The people here invented the wheel around 3500 BCE. By 2500 BCE, they were using the wheel for carts and chariots. Horses pulled them. They developed boats with sails to travel long distances for trade with other palces.

What did they eat?

They grew cerreal crops like barley and wheat. They ate fruits and vegatables including dates and onions. Fish was a big part of their diet.

What tools did they use?

Around 3500 BCE, people started to use bronze for tools and weapons. Tools included axes, knives, saws, chisels, the potter's wheel, and the plow.