Quick Check 1 Ancient Egypt

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Egypt was protected by many natural barriers. Which of the following was NOT a natural protective barrier? Red Sea, Sahara Desert, Nile cataracts

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Pyramids of Giza

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What is the source of the main river that runs through Egypt?

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the Blue Nile and White Nile

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Using the map below. What does this map show about the importance of the Nile River to the people of Ancient Egypt?

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It helped Egyptians to ship mineral resources from one place to another.

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This river ran through Egypt and was considered the lifeblood of the people.

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Nile River

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Lower Egypt was made up of the triangular piece of rich land formed from the soil deposited at the mouth of the river. This area was known as _______________.

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Nile delta

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Egypt's "black land" was caused by

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yearly flooding

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A cause and effect relationship diagram is shown below. Which best completes the diagram? Options: The spread of Christianity, Belief in one god, Beginnings of agriculture, Discovery of how to make fire

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Beginnings of agriculture

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The geography of ancient Egypt included vast desert areas of sands known as

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the Red Land