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When did Egypt’s first dynasty begin and by whom?
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Egypt’s first dynasty began around 3100 BC., when Menes first united Upper and Lower Egypt.
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What prevented the Nubians from using the Nile River as a source of transportation among other civilizations?
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The cataracts in the river made river travel impossible for the Nubians to use the river as a source of transportation
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How did the people of Egypt benefit from the geography of the region?
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The ancient Egyptians were surrounded by hot dry deserts that kept them isolated from invaders. However, they had the waterways, such as the Nile, to provide drinking water, and allowed them to trade with other peoples and irrigate for farming to feed people.
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Describe the course of the Nile from its source all the way to the delta.
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The White Nile in East Africa flows north to meet the Blue Nile then travels to the Mediterranean Sea. The Nile empties into the Mediterranean Sea at the mouth or delta of the river.
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What are the three major time periods in Ancient Egypt?
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The Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms are the major time periods in Egypt.
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What are some causes of the gaps between the time periods?
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Causes for the gaps between time periods were the result of weak pharaohs, invasions, or civil wars.
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How did the Nubians become famous trading of the ancient world?
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Because of the Cataracts, Nubians could travel only on land. They brought goods from central Africa and Nubia yo sell in Egypt and southwest Asia. they also brought goods home.
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