HISTORY
THE ANCIENT MIDDLE EAST AND EGYPT 3200 BC500 BC
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Question
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Using ships to trade
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Mining
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Farming
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Egypt is a land rich in gold, and ancient miners employing traditional methods were thorough in their exploitation of economically feasible sources. In addition to the resources of the Eastern Desert, Egypt had access to the riches of Nubia, which is reflected in its ancient name, nbw (the Egyptian word for gold).
Detailed explanation-2: -There were huge inequalities in the distribution of wealth among the elites and the rest of the population. Many people began to distrust the government and religious authority. The continuous wars created huge expenses and weakened the economic power of the Pharaoh.
Detailed explanation-3: -Most archaeologists believe that most of the gold came from mines along the Nile River, with some mines located as far as 800 miles south of Cairo. The Nile River carries gold all throughout. Much of Ancient Egypt’s gold was sourced from this massive river.
Detailed explanation-4: -These ancient Egyptian quarries and mines were the main sources for the building stones that used to construct most temples, pyramids, and mastaba tombs and for metals and gemstones. The gemstones of ancient Egypt used for jewelery, amulets, seals, and other small decorative items.