TVSH Look at the map. Using what you have learned about Sumerian civilization, what
can you infer about the advantages of Sumer's location?
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А Sumer was in the south; so Sumerian farmers enjoyed a longer growing
season.
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B Access to rivers and the Persian Gulf, plus the invention of the sailboat,
may have provided faster transportation routes for trading.
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C Because of its location, Sumer was protected from Asian enemies in the
north and Arab enemies in the south.
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D
Limestone from the rivers was a rare resource that could be traded for wood.