The reason that civilization appeared at an early date in the Middle East was that
A. settled agriculture, dependent on organized irrigation systems, had emerged there.
B. there was a higher concentration of humans in this region than anywhere else.
C. there were no hunting and gathering societies in the region.
D. it was the only region in the world to develop sedentary agriculture.
Answer:A
The reason that civilization appeared at an early date in the Middle East was that
A. settled agriculture, dependent on organized irrigation systems, had emerged there. B. there was a higher concentration of humans in this region than anywhere else. C. there were no hunting and gathering societies in the region. D. it was the only region in the world to develop sedentary agriculture.