Question

which geographic features gave rise to early civilization?
○ mountains
○ oceans
○ rivers
○ deserts

Explanation:

Early civilizations (like Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus Valley) thrived near rivers. Rivers provided water for irrigation, fertile soil (from floods), transportation, and a source of food (fishing). Mountains, oceans, and deserts are less conducive—mountains limit agriculture/settlement, oceans are hard to settle near early on, deserts lack water. Rivers enabled stable farming, trade, and community growth.

Answer:

C. rivers