Question

How did rivers influence ancient civilizations such as those in Egypt and Mesopotamia?

They allowed people to be roam, rather than settling in one place.
They prevented people from farming crops
They defended people against attacks by other groups.
They provided water for people and their livestock

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

A river gives the inhabitants a reliable source of water for drinking and agriculture. ... The first great civilizations, such as those in Mesopotamia, Harappa and Ancient Egypt, all grew up in river valleys. Mesopotamia civilization flourished near Tigris River and civilization of Egypt flourished near river Nile.