Ancient Egypt and Early Civilizations

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Which African river supported Egyptian civilization?

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The Nile River

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Why was the Nile’s yearly flooding important?

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It provided fertile soil for agriculture.

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What invention helped Egyptians move water to fields?

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Irrigation: the digging of canals from the river to the fields to both water crops and store water in basins for drier seasons.

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What was the purpose of tomb art?

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To honor the deceased and provide for them in the afterlife.

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What caused the Nile’s annual flooding?

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Seasonal rains and melting snow in the mountains.

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Why did farmers build pyramids for pharaohs?

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To honor their pharoahs, who they thought of as gods.

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What were Egyptian kings called?

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Pharaohs

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Why were temples built?

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To honor the gods and perform rituals.

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What practices came from belief in the afterlife?

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Mummification and burial rituals.

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What type of government did Ancient Egypt have?

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Theocracy.