Module 4 Review: Kingdoms of the Nile

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Along which river did the Egyptian civilization develop?

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The Nile River

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How did Egypt's location affect the development of its civilization?

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Because it was shielded by deserts, it was protected from invasion.

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The Pharaohs of Egypt passed the right to rule to their descendants, creating ________ that lasted many generations

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Dynasties

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How did Menes bring Upper and Lower Egypt together under one kingdom?

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His army took control of Lower Egypt, He married a Lower Egypt princess, He wore both the crown of Upper and Lower Egypt.

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Which type of government did ancient Egyptian's develop during the Old Kingdom?

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Theocracy

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Ancient Egyptians believed in many gods who were often represented as part human and part animal, such as Anubis, the god of the dead, who took the form of a human body with the head of a ________.

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Jackal

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The Great Pyramid at Giza was constructed by Pharaoh ______.

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Khufu

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How did ancient Egyptians view life after death?

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The afterlife was a happy place

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How did the construction of the pyramids demonstrate that ancient Egyptians had significant scientific and mathematical advancement?

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They required knowledge of advanced engineering techniques.

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How did the Old Kingdom period end?

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Pharaohs lost political control of the country.