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McGraw-Hill Ch.5 L1 The Nile

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Quizzes students over their understanding of the Ancient Egypt Nile information.

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1
In what two ways are Mesopotamia and Egypt the same?
Both civilizations had the same types of government and religions beliefs.
Both had major rivers and dependable floods.
Farming surpluses meant people could become artisans, merchants, and trader
Both had natural defenses and floods.
2
A "delta" is a fan shaped area of firtile marshland formed where the Nile meets the Mediterranean Sea.
False
True
3
"Papyrus" is what the ancient Egyptians used to build monuments.
True
False
4
The Egyptian writing system that uses thousands of picture symbols are called "hieroglyphics."
True
False
5
What was the effect of increased farming and trade?
An organized government developed.
The deserts became populated.
A complex writing system was created.
Geometry was developed.
6
Which is a reason that the Nile has been called “the lifeblood” of Egypt?
It borders two of the largest deserts in the world.
It borders two of the largest deserts in the world.
It is the longest river in the world.
Its valley and delta provide fertile soil for farming.
7
Which best describes the type of government in Egypt after 3100 B.C.?
a dynasty
constitutional monarchy
an independent city-state
a democracy
8
How did the Egyptians take advantage of the Nile’s yearly spring flooding?
They became successful farmers.
They irrigated during the dry season.
They grew papyrus.
They created hieroglyphics.