Mesopotamia and Egypt

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Besides providing a stable food diet, what other advantage did Egypt’s location provide for early Egyptians?

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It had natural barriers to protect against invaders.

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What was one reason for the success of early civilizations such as those in Egypt and Mesopotamia?

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They used rivers and bodies of water for food and for trade.

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Which ancient civilization used Hieroglyphics as their form of writing?

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Egyptians

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Which ancient civilization lived near the Nile River?

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Egyptians

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Which description BEST explains the relationship of religion and political authority in Ancient Egypt?

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The Pharaoh’s role as head of the religion and government provided stability to the people of Ancient Egypt

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What was papyrus used for in ancient Egypt?

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It was used for writing documents

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What was the purpose of pyramids in Ancient Egypt?

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They were tombs for the Pharaohs

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Which description best explains Egyptian religion?

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Egyptians were polytheistic and believed that the Pharaoh was a god.

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Which river runs through Egypt?

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Nile

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Identify this structure: Bent Pyramid of Sneferu, Great Pyramid of Khufu, Ziggurat of Ur, Hanging Gardens of Babylon

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Bent Pyramid of Sneferu