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The Egyptian civilization began in the valley of the River ______.

Nile

King ______ unified Upper and Lower Egypt around 3200 BC.

Menes

Egyptian farmers dug ______ in the fields to manage the water from the Nile.

canals

The ______ is an Egyptian invention used to get water from the river for irrigation.

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Ancient Egyptians experienced a golden age that lasted from about 3200 to ______ BC.

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The River Nile's Significance

The River Nile is one of the world's largest rivers, flowing through North Africa to the Mediterranean Sea. Its annual floods deposit fertile silt, making the Nile Valley a vital area for agriculture and civilization.

Unification of Egypt

Around 3200 BC, King Menes united Upper and Lower Egypt, marking the beginning of a unified Ancient Egyptian civilization.

The Nile and Farming

The Nile's fertile valley provided a critical resource for agriculture. Farms thrived on the rich soil deposited by the annual floods, enabling farmers to cultivate multiple crops per year.

Egyptian Farming Inventions

Ancient Egyptians developed various tools to enhance their farming practices. These included the plow, a tool pulled by oxen to till the soil, the shaduf, a device for lifting water for irrigation, and the sickle, used for harvesting crops.

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Nile's Role in Unification

The Nile's accessibility facilitated travel, communication, and transportation throughout Egypt. Boats allowed for quick movement of people, supplies, and even armies, contributing to the cohesion and growth of the Egyptian civilization.

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