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Nazca Lines Discovery
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What did the crew discover when they flew over the Nazca desert?

  • A network of straight, curved, and zigzag lines leading to various destinations
  • Geometric shapes and patterns etched into the desert soil
  • An ancient civilization living in the Nazca desert
  • Portraits of gigantic animals formed by the lines on the ground (correct)

    • Why were the lines built to be visible only from above?

  • To confuse and mislead future generations
  • To attract attention from neighboring civilizations
  • To guide hot-air balloons flying over the desert
  • As part of a giant astronomical calendar (correct)

    • When did the ancient civilization that drew the lines flourish?

  • 300 BC
  • 500 AD
  • 1000 AD
  • 200 BC (correct)

    • What was the initial purpose of the crew flying over the Nazca desert?

    <p>To map out the highway being built in Peru</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the theories about the purpose of the lines in the Nazca desert?

    <p>They were part of a giant astronomical calendar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Egyptian homes were commonly built with mud bricks that were dried in the sun.

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

    The roofs of Egyptian homes were typically sloped.

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

    Egyptians primarily relied on rainwater for their water supply.

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

    The flooding of the Nile enriched the soil and brought good harvests to the land.

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

    The Egyptian diet mainly consisted of meat and fish.

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

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