In this lesson, you explored the rise of several distinct civilizations in Mesopotamia and Egypt. How did geographic conditions shape these civilizations? Write an essay in which you consider the benefits and the challenges of geography for the Mesopotamian and Egyptian empires. You don't have to write an essay, just shed some light on the topic :)

How did the invention of the cotton gin affect slave labor in the united states? a. there was a forced migration of slaves from the south to the north. b. slave-owning cotton planters were gradually forced to sell their plantations. c. more slaves were purchased to work on cotton plantations in the south. d. the reduced need for labor on cotton plantations led to a decline in slavery. e. slaves were moved from cotton plantations to sugar plantations.

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. obierika was a man who thought about things. when the will of the goddess had been done, he sat down in his obi and mourned his friend’s calamity. why should a man suffer so grievously for an offense he had committed inadvertently? (p. 125) based on the context clues, the best definition for the word “calamity” in the excerpt above is disaster sadness luck indifference

Which economic sector employs the least number of people in mexico, barbados, and venezuela? a. agriculture b. services c. industry