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What was the major geographical feature that influenced the development of Ancient Egypt?

The Red Sea

The Sahara Desert

The Nile River (correct)

The Mediterranean Sea

Why did the annual flooding of the Nile River contribute to the success of Ancient Egypt?

It created natural barriers to protect Egypt from invasions

It facilitated trade with other civilizations

It provided a source of freshwater for irrigation

It deposited fertile soil over its banks (correct)

According to Herodotus, what did he consider Egypt to be?

The jewel of the Mediterranean

The land of eternal sunshine

The cradle of civilization

The gift of the Nile (correct)

Which river is described as the largest river in the world at over 4,200 miles long?

The Nile River Signup and view all the answers

What crucial activity did the Nile River's flooding pattern support in Ancient Egypt?

Developing agriculture Signup and view all the answers

What role did waterways play in the development of Egyptian economy?

They facilitated trade routes across the region via the Nile and Mediterranean Signup and view all the answers

Which civilization was located in the region of Canaan?

City of Jericho Signup and view all the answers

What made Kush unique in terms of trade?

Their reliance on the Nile was closely tied to trade, and they had easy access to the Red Sea Signup and view all the answers

What was a common feature of Canaan civilizations due to competition for resources?

Building of defensive walls Signup and view all the answers

Which body of water provided easy access for Kush to engage in maritime trade?

Red Sea Signup and view all the answers

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What was the major geographical feature that influenced the development of Ancient Egypt?

Why did the annual flooding of the Nile River contribute to the success of Ancient Egypt?

According to Herodotus, what did he consider Egypt to be?

Which river is described as the largest river in the world at over 4,200 miles long?

What crucial activity did the Nile River's flooding pattern support in Ancient Egypt?

What role did waterways play in the development of Egyptian economy?

Which civilization was located in the region of Canaan?

What made Kush unique in terms of trade?

What was a common feature of Canaan civilizations due to competition for resources?

Which body of water provided easy access for Kush to engage in maritime trade?

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