Egypt/Nubia (Kush) Flashcard

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

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Which group had the highest social status during the reign of the pharaohs?

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temple priests