Question

the name \mesopotamia\ is greek and means...
\land between the rivers.\
\land of the fertile soil.\
\land of early people.\
\first cultural hearth.\

Explanation:

The term "Mesopotamia" comes from Greek roots "meso" (middle) and "potamos" (river). So it means "land between the rivers" (referring to the Tigris and Euphrates). The other options don't match the etymology.

Answer:

A. "land between the rivers."