6.14 Agricultural Practices in Ancient Egypt

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Agricultural practices impacted life and economic growth in ancient Egypt through the use of irrigation and development of a calendar. Which of the following best describes this impact? Increased food production and trade, Decline in population, Reduction in agricultural land, Decrease in economic activities

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Increased food production and trade

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As Egyptian farmers began to expand their farmland, they needed to create a way to water their crops. One form of _______ that the Egyptian farmers invented was called the shaduf or shadoof.

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irrigation

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Why was the Nile River considered Egypt's main "superhighway" for trade?

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It provided a means of transportation for goods and people.

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How did the Nile’s flooding benefit Egyptian agriculture?

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It provided water for irrigation.

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How did the Nile’s inconsistent flooding pose a threat to Egyptian agriculture?

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It caused unpredictable crop yields.

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Why is the Nile River considered the “superhighway” of ancient Egypt?

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It provided a means of transportation and communication.

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How might the Egyptians explain a season of destructive flooding?

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As a punishment from the gods