Why did early settlements first develop along rivers?

Question

A)People could mine for copper and gold.
B)Floods provided water for crops.
C)Plants and animals were more abundant.
D)People could use tools to dig ditches.

Answer 1

I'd say "C"! You have to have water to survive and that was their lifeline to other people!!!

Answer 2

I think none of the answers given above are fully correct.
The main reason may be the availability of fresh water.When mankind was first born, the immediate requirement must have been food and shelter.Food includes water and water was needed for cleaning purpose also(including bathing).Then only he might have thought about dress and other things.
That is why most of the ancient civilizations flourished along the banks of important rivers.
Using the river for transportation must have been another reason.Only after getting settled in life with the minimum requirments, he would have thought about trading and tried using the river for transportation as it would have been easier and cheaper.
Subsequently, the places on the river bank where they settled first, might have become towns and cities.River water is comparatively pure than the stagnant waters of ponds and lakes and they would have preferred river banks to the banks of lakes and ponds.

Answer 3

The main reason is that the river course provided accessibility, food, water and also easy place for shelter.
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Answer 4

Early settlers would build their homes along waterways because of the necessity of the water and it provided a quicker means of travel.

Answer 5

I wouldn't chose one of those. The river provided water for crops, plants could thrive there, and people could build irrigation ditches...so I wouldn't know which one to chose.

Answer 6

A,B,C