Geography of Egypt

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How were canals used by ancient Egyptians?

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irrigation systems

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Which body of water does the Nile River flow into? Options: Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea

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Mediterranean Sea

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Where were the richest farming areas in Egypt found? Options: in the great basin, in the delta, near the cataracts, on the west bank

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in the delta

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What were pyramids?

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tombs for pharaohs

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What is Egyptian writing called?

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hieroglyphic

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Who created the world’s first nation by uniting Upper and Lower Egypt?

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Menes/Narmer

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What did Ancient Egyptians believe about the afterlife?

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it was more important than “real” life

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What was the most common form of religious practice in Ancient Egypt?

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polytheism

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Why was papyrus important to ancient Egyptians?

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it made it easier to keep records and communicate

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What name is given to the northern section of Egypt along the Mediterranean Sea and Nile Delta?

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Lower Egypt