Which region is considered the birthplace of Sumerian civilization?
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Correct answer: Mesopotamia in the Fertile Crescent
The Sumerians developed in Mesopotamia, the fertile region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. This environment supported early agriculture and urban growth.
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