Ancient Egypt

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What was the Nile River known as in Ancient Egypt?

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The lifeblood of Egypt.

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How long is the Nile River?

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Over 6,600 kilometers.

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What did the annual floods of the Nile provide?

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Black, nutrient-rich soil for farming.

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What were the main crops grown by Ancient Egyptians?

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Barley and other crops.

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What was the social structure in Ancient Egypt?

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A strict hierarchy with the pharaoh at the top.

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Who were the viziers in Ancient Egypt?

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Advisors to the pharaoh.

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What did Ancient Egyptians invent?

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Paper from papyrus, a 365-day calendar, and the ox-drawn plough.

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What was the belief about life after death in Ancient Egypt?

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They believed the spirit lived on after death.

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What was mummification?

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The process of preserving dead bodies for the afterlife.

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Who was Amun Ra?

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The sun god in Ancient Egyptian religion.