Ancient Egypt Review

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Where was the only place in Egypt where people could live?

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along the Nile River

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Why was Egypt called Kemet - the black land?

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because the rich, silty soil near the Nile was black in color

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What was the most important factor that made establishing cities in Egypt possible?

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productive agriculture

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What was the flooding of the Nile like compared to the Tigris and Euphrates in ancient Mesopotamia?

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predictable and gradual

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Which geographical feature could best hold off invading armies? Options: hills, the Mediterranean Sea, rivers, deserts

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deserts

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Which sea is immediately north of Egypt?

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the Mediterranean Sea

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Which sea was immediately east of Egypt?

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the Red Sea

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What were the kings of Ancient Egypt called?

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pharaohs

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Why were pharaohs held responsible for all of the positive and negative events in Egypt?

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because Egyptians believed the gods blessed or cursed the country based on the pharaoh's performance of his religious and political duties

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In which kingdom was the Great Pyramid of Giza built?

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The Old Kingdom