Geography of Ancient Egypt

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Which desert does the Nile River run through?

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Sahara

Front

To expand the area where they farmed, Egyptian farmers created innovative ways to ________ the land.

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irrigate

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Which one of these is the CAUSE that started the chain of events listed below? Trade along the Nile River allowed powerful Egyptian cities to develop. People began to produce crafts, tools, and other products to use and trade. Not everyone was needed for farming. As a result of their agricultural practices, Egyptians produced an abundance of food.

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As a result of their agricultural practices, Egyptians produced an abundance of food.

Front

Which one of these is the EFFECT of all of the rest of these items? Trade along the Nile River allowed powerful Egyptian cities to develop. The Nile River served as a "superhighway" for trade. People began to produce crafts, tools, and other products to use and trade. Not everyone was needed for farming.

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Trade along the Nile River allowed powerful Egyptian cities to develop.

Front

Name the geographical feature indicated by the top box. It is pointing at the large desert.

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Sahara

Front

Name the geographical feature indicated by the box to the right side of Africa.

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Nile River

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Lower Egypt is located at the top part of the map. It has ____ elevation than the southern part of Egypt.

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a lower

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______ Egypt is located at the bottom part of the map. It is higher in elevation than the northern part of ancient Egypt.

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Upper

Front

What is indicated by the "1" in the top left corner of this map?

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Lower Egypt

Front

Name the geographical feature indicated by a "2."

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Mediterranean Sea