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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement most accurately describes how geography affected the growth of the ancient civilizations of Egypt and Mesopotamia?River valleys provided rich soil to grow plentiful crops.Large deserts provided many mineral deposits.Access to the Atlantic Ocean provided trade routes.Large savanna areas provided protection from invaders.
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat river runs through Egypt?Red RiverMediterranean RiverMississippi RiverNile River
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhere is the fertile land in Egypt?In the desertsOn the banks of the rivers
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat is silt?Good soil deposited by the riversBad soil deposited by the riversGood soil deposited through windstorms in the desertBad soil deposited by windstorms in the desert
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich word below matches this definition: steep rapids along a riverpapyrusPiankhicataractsdynasty
- 6. Multiple Choice
What is represented by the letter A?DeltaNile RiverLower EgyptUpper Egypt - 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT TRUE about the Nile River.It measures approximately 4,145 miles long.It flows from South to North.The majority of the Egyptians lived along the banks of the Nile.It consists of three parts, the blue, white and red Nile.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThe Nile River flows through two important regions in Egypt called...Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt.Mesopotamia and the Fertile Crescent.Eastern Egypt and Western Egypt.Nubia and Cairo.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat material did the Ancient Egyptians write on?PaperClay tabletsPlanbooksPapyrus
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThe Nile flooded:At the same time every year.UnexpectedlyNeverAll the time
- 11. Multiple ChoiceThe most important piece of geography in Ancient Egypt was:CataractsThe Valley of KingsThe DesertThe Nile River
- 12. Multiple ChoiceSilt formed from the Nile flooding helped with:EmbalmingPyramidsMaking PapyrusGrowing Crops
- 13. Multiple ChoiceBecause there was very little rain, most of Egypt was a _______.plainmountainvalleydesert
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat innovation helped the Ancient Egyptians organize their activities around the Nile River’s cycle and to devise ways to control it for their own use?WheelLeveeWater clockCalendar
- 15. Multiple ChoiceAbout how long is the Nile River?400 miles long1000 miles long4000 miles long10,000 miles long
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat civilization is "The Gift of the Nile"?ChinaEgyptGreeceSumer
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat is rich topsoil carried away and deposited by water from rivers or floods?black landmarshred landsilt
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhat natural barrier to the north protected Ancient Egypt from invaders?cataractsdesertsMediterranean Seamountains
- 19. Multiple ChoiceOn what continent is the Nile River located?AfricaAsiaEuropeSouth America
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhat prevented large boats from traveling up much of the Nile River?Moss.Cataracts.Smaller boat getting in their way.The wind pushed it off course.
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhat did the Egyptians use the Nile River for?Drinking water.Trade.IrrigationAll the above
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhat did the Egyptians use to carry water to fields and outer farms?Irrigation canalsWellsNatural springsClay tunnels
- 23. Multiple ChoiceA time of very little water is called a _____.thirstyflooddroughtdelta
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhere is the fertile land in Egypt?In the desertsOn the banks of the rivers
- 25. Multiple Choice
How has living by the Nile River benefitted the life of ancient Egypt?
Water to drink
Transportation
Fishing
All of the above
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