CIVILIZATION
EGYPTIAN
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Question
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A complex writing system was created.
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An organized government developed.
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Geometry was developed.
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The deserts became populated.
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Detailed explanation-1: -What was the effect of increased farming and trade? An organized government developed. In what two ways are Mesopotamia and Egypt the same? Farming surpluses meant people could become artisans, merchants and traders.
Detailed explanation-2: -They include: a) Due to improved farming, there was increased food production thus ensuring regular food supplies. c) Agriculture led to permanent settlement of people. d) Agriculture promoted trade among the Egyptians.
Detailed explanation-3: -Ancient Egyptians had simple farming tools such as winnowing scoops, hoes, rakes, flint-bladed sickles and ploughs. They had both hand ploughs and ones pulled by oxen. The ploughs were used to turn the soil. Another piece of equipment used by farmers was the Shaduf.