Ancient History: Egypt : Settlement
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Example Question #1 : Ancient History: Egypt
The ancient Egyptian civilization arose along the banks of which of these rivers?
The Nile
The Ganges
The Tigris
The Indus
The Euphrates
The Nile
The ancient Egyptian civilization first emerged along the banks of the Nile River approximately eight thousand years ago. The first settled agricultural communities appeared around 6,000 BCE. The Egyptian people depended on the Nile River for their survival.
Example Question #1 : Settlement
Where is Libya located in relation to Egypt?
to the west, north of the Sahara Desert
to the east, between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
to the east, on the shores of the Red Sea
to the north, along the Nile River
to the south, along the Nile River
to the west, north of the Sahara Desert
Libya is located to the west of Egypt, in the north of the Saharan Desert, on the North African shores of the Mediterranean. Libya was an important rival to Egypt throughout Egyptian history, but especially during the latter years. Libya actually conquered Egypt during the Third Intermediate Period and ruled as the twenty-second and twenty-third dynasties.
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