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What was the geographical setting that allowed Egyptian civilization to thrive?

  • A coastal region with access to the Mediterranean
  • A land between two rivers
  • A mountainous terrain with limited agricultural potential
  • A fertile valley along the Nile River (correct)

    • What was the significance of the Predynastic Period in Egyptian history?

  • It saw the rise of Mesopotamian civilization
  • It was the time during which the Giza pyramids were built
  • It marked the decline of the Pharaonic State
  • It paved the way for the later pharaonic state and Old Kingdom (correct)

    • What was the period during which the Giza pyramids were built?

  • The Pharaonic State
  • The Old Kingdom (correct)
  • The Predynastic Period
  • The Neolithic Period

    • What was the contrast between Mesopotamia and Egypt in terms of their geographical settings?

    <p>Mesopotamia was a land between two rivers, while Egypt was a land along one river</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the famous archaeological site of the Pyramids of Giza located?

    <p>Greater Cairo, Egypt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which dynasty was the Great Pyramid of Giza built?

    <p>Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year did the Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt begin?

    <p>2686 BC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pharaoh is known for his stepped pyramid?

    <p>Djoser</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the Bent Pyramid at Dahshur?

    <p>A result of corrections made during the construction process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the location of the Pyramids of Giza?

    <p>West of the Nile River, near the city center of Cairo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pharaoh is believed to be the model for the head of the Great Sphinx?

    <p>Khafre</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Giza pyramids to the people who built them?

    <p>They symbolized the pharaohs' power and wealth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did pharaohs switch from building pyramids to underground tombs?

    <p>Because pyramids were too vulnerable to grave robbers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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