Read both excerpts and write a 3 sentence response of what Mesoptamia and Ancient Egypt have in common according to the two excerpts. Use complete sentences and supporting evidence from the excerpts.

1. In Mesopotamia, there was lush farmland that created a surplus of grains, where the Nile, it allowed the Egyptians to farm and cultivate their crops.

2. People pursue other occupations like artisans, merchants, fishing, poultry, etc.

3. Both knew about the number system.

Explanation:

Fertile crescent played a significant role in helping in the emerging of early civilization by providing rich soil near rivers of the area. Mesopotamia is a region located on the banks of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. Rivers provided water for farming, fishing and a source of fresh drinking water which helped the people to settle in this region. Ancient Egypt situated along the Nile River. Rivers brought fertile land along with minerals in it for crops to grow. Humans were able to grow crops during the year according to the seasons. Because of the abundance of resources and surplus of crops led people looked for other occupations. Both civilizations knew the number system in which they calculated time and days in a year.

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