Mesopotamia translates to "the land between two rivers" - the tigris and the euphrates. why was this location crucial to the development of a civilization? a: the rich soil and the proximity to fresh water created a natural area for crop irrigation. b: the nomadic tribes settled in the area after migrating from africa. c: the egyptians had left structures the mesopotamians could use for housing. d: they were close to the ocean which provided an abundant food source.

Using reputable online news sources, find an article about a current event that has happened within the last 12 months that deals with any of the ideas that came about during the enlightenment. for example, you might choose an event that involves freedom of speech, religious tolerance, or the right to vote. alternately, you can choose an event where these values or ideas are absent and would make a tremendous difference if they were present. once you have chosen an event, answer the following questions: what website did you use for your research? what is the title of your article? who is the author of your article? what is the event you read about?