The weather there was wet and warm, so plants could grow more easily.
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How did the first people obtain food?
They hunted wild animals, caught fish and gathered nuts, plants and berries.
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Why did people begin to settle down in villages?
Because once people knew how to farm, they no longer needed to move around to hunt for food. They learned how to make bricks from mud and clay to build homes.
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Where did farming begin?
Farming began in the Middle East in an area we call the Fertile Crescent.
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How did farming start?
People noticed that seeds that had fallen on the ground grew into plants. They began to collect the seeds and plant them on purpose.
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Why was it important that people learned how to tame animals?
Because they could have plenty of meat, milk and wool. They could also use cattle for working the fields.
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What was the name of the oldest town that has been found?
It was called Jericho.
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Which two rivers surrounded the Mesopotamia?
The rivers that surrounded the Mesopotamia were the Tigris and the Euphrates.
