Why was water important to the development of the Fertile Crescent? Water acted as a barrier to protect early settlers. Water al
lowed for the growth of farming and trade. Water caused seasonal flooding that eroded the land for crops. Water led to seasonal flooding that exposed stone and metals
The Spartans valued discipline, obedience, and courage above all else. Spartan men learned these values at an early age, when they were trained to be soldiers.
