Rivers and Civilizations

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What is the river in Egypt called?

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Nile River

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What are the rivers in Mesopotamia called?

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Tigris and Euphrates

Front

Egypt and Mesopotamia were both founded next to ____________.

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Rivers

Front

Ancient Egyptians could not predict when the Nile would flood

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False

Front

Ancient Mesopotamians could not predict when the river would flood.

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True

Front

What is happening to the Colorado River that is affecting farmers?

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It is drying up.

Front

Which of these is an advancement made by Ancient Egyptians?

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Shaduf

Front

Which of these is an advancement made by Ancient Mesopotamians?

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Irrigation

Front

How did Ancient Mesopotamians trade with other civilizations?

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Mostly by caravans using camels

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How did Ancient Egyptians trade with other civilizations?

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Mostly by sailing using boats