What factors made it especially
difficult to farm in the northern
plateau of Mesopotamia?

C. rocky, infertile soil.

Explanation:

although mesopotamia had fertile soil, farming wasn't easy there. the region received little rain. this meant that the water levels in the tigris and euphrates rivers depended on how much rain fell in eastern asia minor where the two rivers began.

freedom of speech is also protected by the 1 amendment.

explanation:

here is pretty much what the 1st amendment says:

congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

the correct answwer is d