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1
Why was Egypt called the “Gift of the Nile”?
Flooding of the Nile River provided deposits of rich soil.
Flooding of the Nile created new geographical land forms.
Flooding gave gravel to keep dirt from flowing away in flood
Flooding of the Nile let people use their boats more often.
2
What major river is found in Egypt and how does it benefit the people there?
The Nile River gives soil, water, the idea of boats.
The Nile River gives soil, water, and protection
The Nile River gives a passage for an enemy to attack.
The Nile River gives soil, water and the idea of bridges.
3
What was the writing system of Egypt and what architecture was found there?
Hieroglyphics and the Pyramids
Cuneiform and Pyramids
Hieroglyphics and Zigerats
Cuneiform and Zigerats
4
What were some similarities and differences between Mesopotamia and Egypt? (Part 1)
Egypt had the Nile River
Egypt had the Nile River
Egypt had the Nile River which flooded seasonally.
Egypt had the Nile river which flooded randomly
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What were some similarities and differences between Mesopotamia and Egypt? (Part 2)
Hi
Both had different climate so not tghe same sources
-Both had similar climate -rivers were main source of water.
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What landforms protected Egypt from invaders?
Syrian Desert and the alligators in the Nile River
Sahara Desert and cataracts in the Nile River
Sahara Desert and the alligators in the Nile River
Syrian Desert and the cataracts in the Nile River