Mesopotamia is known as the “cradle of civilization” because it was the birthplace of many diverse civilizations that arose later on. I agree that civilization originated there because the rise of complex urban centers became a foundation for political and economic stability. The abundance of food grown in the fertile crescent made it possible for large numbers of people to live together. Because of the population growth and a stable food source, more people began to specialize and trade their products. Subsequently, long-distance trade stirred the accumulation of wealth, as well as, created social distinctions between the rich and the poor. This flowering of civilization became the basis for many others to expand off of. Religion, political
