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प्रश्न
Why is Egypt called the ‘Gift of the Nile’?
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उत्तर
The Nile has proved to be a great boon for Egypt. It makes the land fertile, allowing Egyptian farmers to grow crops in the same fields year after year. The river also served as a natural highway, enabling easy navigation. This promoted trade and commerce within the country and with other nations. Therefore, Egypt is rightly called ‘The Gift of the Nile.’
संबंधित प्रश्न
Picture study: This is a world-famous garden.
- Where and when was it built?
- Name the king who got it built.
- Why did he build it?
Text Book Keyword
Nomes
Text Book Keyword
Pagodas
State the main occupations of the ancient Egyptians. Discuss any two.
State whether the following is true or false.
Only the woman in ancient Egypt wore jewellery.
Fill in the blank.
The first known dynasty of China was the ________dynasty.
Give a brief account of the following:
Sericulture
State whether the following is true or false.
In China, temples were known as Stupas.
State whether the following is true or false.
People in China made terracotta pottery.
Fill in the blanks.
Mesopotamia is called the __________ and _________ of many civilizations.
Match the column.
| A | B | ||
| 1. | Civilization | a. | One of the seven wonders of the ancient world |
| 2. | Sumerian civilization | b. | temple-tower |
| 3. | Ziggurats | c. | representative of God on earth |
| 4. | Hanging Gardens of Babylon | d. | advanced system of social development |
| 5. | King | e. | world's first civilization |
Choose the correct answer:
The Mesopotamians are believed to be the first to cultivate barley/wheat/pulses.
Answer the following question in one or two words/sentences:
What is the meaning of the word ‘Mesopotamia’?
This is the picture of a building in the Mesopotamian city of ur.
- Identify the building.
- What is the significance of the building?
- What do you know about the architectural contributions of the Mesopotamians?
Where did the Mesopotamians kept a record of the business accounts?
Who was the founder of the last dynasty of Egypt?
Give a brief account of the following:
Agriculture
Briefly describe Chinese woodwork.
