Ancient Civilizations: Egypt and Mesopotamia

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What enabled the ancient Egyptians to have easy access to water?

  • Sahara Desert
  • Nile (correct)
  • Flood plains
  • Pyramids

What was the primary purpose of building dams across the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers by the Mesopotamians?

  • To create ponds and lakes for recreational purposes
  • To prevent fish from entering their territories
  • To predict the floods accurately
  • To control and divert the flooding water (correct)

What did the Sumerians invent to water their crops?

  • Man-made systems of irrigation (correct)
  • Thick layer of mud
  • Flood plains
  • Special tools called nilometers

What natural event helped the Egyptians get rich soil and nutrients each year for their crops?

<p>Flooding of the Nile (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What advantage did the flood plains offer for agriculture in both Egypt and Mesopotamia?

<p>Rich soil for crops due to floods (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of rivers in the development of civilizations in Egypt and Mesopotamia?

<p>Rivers helped in developing complex societies due to their proximity to natural resources. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'Mesopotamia' mean?

<p>Land between the rivers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did ancient Egyptians and Sumerians settle near rivers?

<p>To utilize the rivers for irrigation and agriculture. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Herodotus, what did he mean when he said 'All of Egypt is the gift of the Nile'?

<p>Herodotus meant that Egypt's existence and prosperity were directly linked to the Nile's resources. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was water from the Nile crucial for Egypt's survival?

<p>It provided a reliable source of drinking water in a desert environment. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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