In What Way Did Ancient Egyptian Villagers Learn to Exploit

question 45

Multiple Choice

In what way did ancient Egyptian villagers learn to exploit the Nile River?

• A) By building irrigation systems to constantly supply water to fields
• B) By developing elaborate trade networks along its many western tributaries
• C) By building irrigation systems that stored water in underground cisterns for use during dry seasons
• D) By building basins that trapped rich silt as the Nile overflowed its banks

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Definitions:

Homo Habilis

an early human species known for tool use, existing approximately 2.1 to 1.5 million years ago in Africa.

Hominids

A family of primates that includes humans and their extinct ancestors, characterized by bipedalism, large brain size, and complex behaviors.

Skeletal Differences

Variations in the structure or composition of the skeletal system among different organisms or individuals, often used in the study of evolutionary biology and anthropology.

Hominoids

A group that includes all modern and extinct Great Apes and humans, characterized by larger brains, no tail, and an upright posture.