WORLD CIVILIZATION

CIVILIZATION

EGYPTIAN

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page 101Many of ancient Egypt’s structures survived because Egypt has a ____
A
snowy, icy climate
B
cold, wet climate
C
hot, dry climate
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Many temples and tombs survived because they were built on ground unaffected by the Nile flood, whereas most ancient Egyptian towns were lost because they were situated in the cultivated and flooded area of the Nile Valley.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Ancient Egyptians used architectural design for conditioning air. They created natural ventilation within buildings to keep them cool inside. They also used an evaporative cooling method by hanging wet reed mats over doorways and windows.

Detailed explanation-3: -Without the Nile River it would have been difficult for Egyptian civilizations to survive. The Nile provided the crucial resources needed by a growing civilization. It caused all the ancient Egyptian communities to develop alongside the river. It also created a way of transportation of goods and people.

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