Why did mesopotamia have especially fertile soil? a: the soil was enriched by the ashes from nearby volcanoes. b: topsoil washed down from the mountains and flooded the land. c: the people put fish from the river in the soil as they plowed. d: the farmers let their animals graze in the wet soil, to trample and eat the weeds.

7. how did the early egyptians use the flooding of the nile river to their advantage? they diverted the water to flood their enemy's lands and destroy their crops. they created an easier way to travel to the mediterranean sea and the indian ocean. they established a new water-based athletic event for the ancient olympics in greece. they devised an innovative irrigation system, which created a surplus of food.

What did jesuits and the leaders of the council of trent have in common? they wanted to improve relations with protestants by making compromises. they were opposed to improving spirituality within the catholic faith. they accused people of heresy and witchcraft. they were concerned with improving religious education.

The american civil war most former enslaved african americans in texas began making a living as