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Warm-Up. List three ways the Geography of Egypt made Egyptian Civilization possible. Egypt is called?. G- The Cradle of Civilization Y- The Gift of the Nile R- The Gem of Africa . What was the central influence in the Culture of the Eqyptians ?. G- The Pharoah Y- The Pyramids R-The Nile.
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Warm-Up List three ways the Geography of Egypt made Egyptian Civilization possible
Egypt is called? G- The Cradle of Civilization Y- The Gift of the Nile R- The Gem of Africa
What was the central influence in the Culture of the Eqyptians? G- The Pharoah Y- The Pyramids R-The Nile
Why did the Egyptians mummify the dead? G- They wanted life like dolls Y- To preserve the body for archeologists R- To prepare the body for the afterlife
Why did the Egyptians build pyramids? G- As elaborate tombs Y- To honor the Gods R- As a lighthouse for grave robbers
When did the Old Kingdom begin G- 2700 b.c.e Y- 4700 years ago R- 2700 years before year 0 No Card- Duh!
What was the most common job in ancient Egypt? G- Craftsman Y- Farmer R- Priest
What was the most common crop? G- Corn Y- Cotton R- Wheat
What was the most common food? G- Fish Y- Bread R- Wine No Card- Milk
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