Describe the direction in which the Nile River flows, and what body of water does it flow into?

The Nile River flows northward into the Mediterranean Sea

What enabled the growth of agriculture and civilization in the Nile River Valley?

What enabled the growth of agriculture and civilization in the Nile River Valley was predictable flooding.

What geographical feature provided a natural barrier against invaders?

The geographical feature that provided a natural barrier against invaders was the Desert Lands.

What were the two kingdoms in Egypt?

The two kingdoms in Egypt were the Lower Egypt and the Upper Egypt. The Lower Egypt included the Nile Delta region with fertile land and access to the Mediterranean Sea. The Upper Egypt was the long, narrow stretch of the Nile south of modern day Cairo.

How did agriculture change Egyptian society?

Agriculture changed Egyptian society because it led to the rise of kings.

Which king is responsible or given credit for uniting Upper and Lower Egypt?

King Menes was given credit for uniting Upper and Lower Egypt.

How did religion and government overlap in ancient Egypt?

Religion and government overlapped because the pharaoh led the government ruler and was worshipped as a god. He also served religious roles, including being high priest of all the temples.

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an area where a river fans out into various branches as it flows into a body of water	delta
a rock formation that creates churning rapids; also, a waterfall	cataract
Describe the direction in which the Nile River flows, and what body of water does it flow into?	The Nile River flows northward into the Mediterranean Sea
The vast area of scorching desert land that surrounds the Nile is known as the ____________ land	Red
What enabled the growth of agriculture and civilization in the Nile River Valley?	What enabled the growth of agriculture and civilization in the Nile River Valley was predictable flooding.
What geographical feature provided a natural barrier against invaders?	The geographical feature that provided a natural barrier against invaders was the Desert Lands.
Why did the Egyptian civilization emerge where it did?
a series of rulers from the same family	dynasty
a chief official in ancient Egypt who carried out much of the day-to-day work of governing	viziers
an ancient Egyptian ruler	pharaoh
What were the two kingdoms in Egypt?	The two kingdoms in Egypt were the Lower Egypt and the Upper Egypt. The Lower Egypt included the Nile Delta region with fertile land and access to the Mediterranean Sea. The Upper Egypt was the long, narrow stretch of the Nile south of modern day Cairo.
How did agriculture change Egyptian society?	Agriculture changed Egyptian society because it led to the rise of kings.
Which king is responsible or given credit for uniting Upper and Lower Egypt?	King Menes was given credit for uniting Upper and Lower Egypt.
	The double crown symbolized the union of the Upper and Lower Egypt.
How did religion and government overlap in ancient Egypt?	Religion and government overlapped because the pharaoh led the government ruler and was worshipped as a god. He also served religious roles, including being high priest of all the temples.
How does remote sensing and satellite imagery help archaeologists in Egypt today?

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