Ancient Egypt

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Which of these contributed most to the rise of civilization in ancient Egypt?

scientific progress

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strong religious beliefs

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trade with other empires

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advancements in agriculture

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advancements in agriculture

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This map shows the features of Ancient Egypt. Which inference is supported by the information in the map?

• Major cities relied on their proximity to the river in order to survive.
• The geography of Egypt made establishing settlements difficult.
• Upper Egypt had greater political strength than Lower Egypt.
• The vast distance between cities made governing difficult.

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Major cities relied on their proximity to the river in order to survive.

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Why did Egypt have multiple trade relationships with other civilizations?

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Egypt was able to grow grains and food that other civilizations needed

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How does the annual flooding of the Nile affect farmers in the Nile River Valley?

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It enriches the soil with new nutrients carried in from upriver.

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Which statement about the Nile River Valley is as true today as it was several thousand years ago?

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It is one of the most densely populated areas of the world.

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The Nile River empties into which body of water?

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the Mediterranean Sea

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Which factor contributed most to the development of towns and cities in ancient Egypt?

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the surplus food supply that allowed some people to work non-farming jobs

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Which of these geographic features is a part of Lower Egypt?

• the Nile River Delta
• the city of Thebes
• the Nubian Desert
• the Valley of the Kings

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the Nile River Delta

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What effect did the invention of irrigation systems have on ancient Egypt?

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It allowed agriculture to spread beyond the river valley.

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Which two activities were most important to the strength of the ancient Egyptian economy?

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farming and trade