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CBSE · Class 11 · History · Writing and City LifeWhat does the word 'Mesopotamia' mean in Greek?

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The word Mesopotamia is derived from Greek words 'mesos' (middle) and 'potamos' (river), meaning 'land between rivers'.

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Option : Land of mountains

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Option 1: Land between rivers (Correct Answer)

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Option 2: Desert land

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Option 3: Island country

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