Question

Describe why the geography of river valleys were ideal locations for the earliest civilizations.

Answer 1

River Valleys became ideal locations for cities and settlements because of the fertile land surrounding the river beds. ... The Nile River was the giver of life, providing drinking water, irrigation for crops, and a means of travel

Answer 2

Most civilizations began near rivers and lakes. The people needed the water for drinking and growing plants, a skill learned during the Neolithic Revolution. River Valleys became ideal locations for cities and settlements because of the fertile land surrounding the river beds.