which geographic features gave rise to early civilization? \n○ mountains\n○ oceans\n○ rivers\n○ deserts

Brief Explanations:

Early civilizations (e.g., Mesopotamia, Egypt) thrived near rivers. Rivers provided water for irrigation, fertile soil (from flooding), transportation, and a stable water source. Mountains, oceans, and deserts were less conducive: mountains limit agriculture/settlement, oceans are hard to settle near initially, deserts lack water.

Answer:

C. rivers