What were the positive and negative affects of the cataracts on the Nile?

they provided protection from invaders, but made travel hard

Why was the Social Class Pyramid so important to Egyptians?

it ranked society based on their job and their importance

when a river branches out and creates a fanned out area

What statement proves that ancient Egyptians were an organized society with high skill levels?

the building of the pyramids, obelisks, and other structures

What was the main benefit of silt?

it made the soil fertile and ideal for farming

Egypt's first dynasty was created by Menes. What is a dynasty?

generation after generation of rulers from the same family

What were some challenges of the ancient Egyptian system?

there were 600 symbols written horizontally or vertically

Why was the pharaoh's authority never questioned?

it was believed he was chosen by a higher power to rule

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What were the positive and negative affects of the cataracts on the Nile?
they provided protection from invaders, but made travel hard
they made travel easy but did not protect from invaders
they helped the elders see better
they provided an easy trade route to the south
2
Why was the Social Class Pyramid so important to Egyptians?
it ranked society based on their job and their importance
it was a structure that one can visit on a trip to Egypt
it ranked healthy food and unhealthy food
it ranked government officials
3
Define delta
the name of a mineral used for trade in Egypt
when a river branches out and creates a fanned out area
the name of tomb where the kings of Egypt were buried
a part of the irrigation system to help prevent droughts
4
In what continent is Egypt located?
South America
Africa
Asia
Europe
5
What statement proves that ancient Egyptians were an organized society with high skill levels?
the artist's painting on the tomb walls.
the government process of tax collecting
the building of the pyramids, obelisks, and other structures
the construction of the natural barriers
6
What was the main benefit of silt?
it made the soil a red color and was used for clay
it made the soil fertile and ideal for farming
it did not have any benefits because it was toxic
it could be used for salt
7
Besides their writing system, name one achievement or invention of the ancient Egyptians.
irrigation system
papyrus
wheel
chariot
8
Egypt's first dynasty was created by Menes. What is a dynasty?
generation after generation of rulers from the same family
generation of rulers who were in the same graduating class
generation of rulers who were all co-workers
generation of rulers who were all friends
9
What were some challenges of the ancient Egyptian system?
attending scribe school took time away from family
no one knew how to write it
there were 600 symbols that were drawn upside down
there were 600 symbols written horizontally or vertically
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Why was the pharaoh's authority never questioned?
the Egyptians were afraid of the mummy's curse
it was believed he was chosen by a higher power to rule
the pharaoh did not have any major responsibilities
the pharaoh was perfect and never made mistakes

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