Ancient Egypt

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Which of these contributed most to the rise of civilization in ancient Egypt?
Options: scientific progress, strong religious beliefs, trade with other empires, 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?

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

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Which statement best explains why Egypt had 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 a major center for worldwide trade.
It is one of the largest producers of energy in the world.
It is the main source of food for the people of Africa.
It is one of the most densely populated areas of the world.

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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? Options: the Mediterranean Sea, the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Aqaba, the Red Sea

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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? Options: the threat of foreign enemies that made it necessary to improve defenses, the surplus food supply that allowed some people to work non-farming jobs, the need for people to live close to the few fresh-water supplies that existed, the fear of being invaded

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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? Options: 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? Options: conquest and construction, shipbuilding and fishing, mining and tool-making, farming and trade

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farming and trade