Egyptian Civilization - 5500 BCE
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The period around 5500 BC is when much of civilization transformed from a travelling
hunter/gatherer mode into a more stable, dynastic form. During this time Egyptian
society developed written languages and also formal religion. Agricultural communities
sprung up along the Nile River and common languages emerged that allowed people
from different regions to trade and interact better with each other.
Primitive forms of government emerged to keep order among a growing number of people.
Communities that were more advanced economically and politically than others began to exert
control and influence over less advanced groups. This in time led to the formation of kingdoms
and eventually to dynasties.
To a large extent the tone was set for the rest of history. Loyalty to ones tribe, community,
religious or ethnic group, leader, or state would dictate how humans would interact with one another
throughout the ages. The struggle for possessions, wealth, and above all territory had undoubtedly
begun with the earliest cavemen and cavewomen. However, the organization of large groups of
people into communities would take the struggle to a much higher level of conflict.
Comprehension
Around 5500 BC Egyptian society developed:
written languages
formal religion
steam boats
a & b above
Around 5500 BC Egyptian society developed written language and formal religion.
Around 5500 BC Egyptian society developed written language and formal religion.
Where did the Egyptian agricultural communities develop?
Rhine River
Zanzibar
Nile River
Oklahoma
Egyptian agricultural communities developed on the Nile River.
Egyptian agricultural communities developed on the Nile River.
What developed in Egypt that allowed the Egyptians to keep order despite the growing population?
fishing
dancing
music
government
In Egypt government developed which enabled order despite the growing population.
In Egypt government developed which enabled order despite the growing population.
The author says that this important factor allowed people to trade and interact:
a common language
music
art
industry
The author says that a common language was the factor that allowed people to trade and interact.
The author says that a common language was the factor that allowed people to trade and interact.
Why were some communities able to dominate others?
they were better fishermen
they had more movie stars
they were more advanced economically and politically
They had better tools
Communities began to dominate others, because they were more advanced economically and politically.
Communities began to dominate others, because they were more advanced economically and politically.
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Geography
This country is west of Egypt.
Jordan
Libya
Syria
Israel
Libya is west of Egypt.
Libya is west of Egypt.
This country is south of Egypt.
Sudan
Jordan
Lebanon
Saudi Arabia
Sudan is south of Egypt.
Sudan is south of Egypt.
The Red Sea is ________ of Egypt.
north
south
east
west
The Red Sea is east of Egypt.
The Red Sea is east of Egypt.
The Nile River is ________ of the Mediterranean Sea.
north
south
east
west
The Nile River is south of the Mediterranean Sea.
Thats correct:
The Nile River is south of the Mediterranean Sea.
Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan surround this country.
Libya
Sudan
Saudi Arabia
Israel
Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan surround Israel.
Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan surround Israel.
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