Why did the early civilizations engage in trade?

They didn't produce all the goods they wanted

The main reason for the construction of the pyramids seen here was to

serve as burial tombs for pharaohs

Because the rivers like the Nile, Tigris, and Euphrates flooded in ancient times,

land around the river was fertile

Which best describes the religious differences between Egypt and Mesopotamia

Egypt - gods protective; Mesopotamia = gods threatining

What best describes the religious role of the pharaoh

He was part god and related to Horus

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1
Why did the early civilizations engage in trade?
They were too lazy
Enjoyed traveling
They could get goods at a cheaper price
They didn't produce all the goods they wanted
2
The main reason for the construction of the pyramids seen here was to
intimidate potential invaders
serve as burial tombs for pharaohs
convince peasants of the greatness of the pharaoh
serve as burial tombs for important people
3
Purpose of a scribe
write information
Judge the laws
create religious text
develop the economy
4
What is it called when there is a surplus of food and people can have special jobs
trading
warfare
specialization
slavery
5
Because the rivers like the Nile, Tigris, and Euphrates flooded in ancient times,
those placces were never able to form civilizations
land around the river was fertile
people lived in fear for the next flood
the concepts of cooperating & democracy were founded
6
Hieroglyphics & Cuneiform provided the basis for the development of what?
oral traditions
recorded history
subsistence farming
painting and sculpture
7
Primary reason Egyptians developed in the Nile Valley
centers of learning
good architects
farmers could use tractors
fertile soil
8
Which direction does the Nile River flow?
South
North
9
The excellent farming environment was created by what?
slash & burn
overabundance of fertilizer
offerings to the gods
annual flood
10
Which river runs through Egypt?
Nubian
Euphrates
Tigris
Nile
11
Most important Geographic Feature to Egypt
plateaus
rivers
mountains
deserts
12
Which best describes the religious differences between Egypt and Mesopotamia
Egyptians were polythestic; Mespotamians = monothestic
Mesopotamians = polytheistic; Egyptians = monothestic
Egypt - gods protective; Mesopotamia = gods threatining
Mesopotamians = Islamic; Egyptians = animistic
13
Which feature prompted D and C to develop
Plains
Mountains
Rivers
Deserts
14
Early civilizations, such as those in Egypt, Sumer, and Harappa, were all
found in subtropical climates
located along coastal areas
centered around rivers
destroyed by climate changes
15
What best describes the religious role of the pharaoh
He was the reincarnation of Osiris
He was chosen by God to rule
He was the god Horus
He was part god and related to Horus
16
Why were pyramids built
for directions
tourist attraction
tombs for the pharaohs
waterside directions
17
Egypt is located where?
B
C
A
D
18
Papyrus would have been MOST important in the Egyptians ability to
defeat invaders
build pyramids
irrigate
communicate
19
Which contribution best describes how the Egyptians organized activities?
Abacus
Cotton Gin
Calendar
Printing Press

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