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Ancient Geography

Benefits of living by a river Water for crops; fishing transportation prevention from attackers development of communities and job specialization
Disadvantages of living by a river Flooding could destroy homes and crops
Irrigation The method of transporting water to places that may not receive it
Textiles Woven, knotted pieces of fabrics
Nile River Nickname is “The Gift of the Nile” The Egyptian calendar revolved around the flooding; Flows from south to north
Papyrus Grown in marshy areas of the Nile used for paper and boats
Tigris and Euphrates River The two rivers that surround Mesopotamia
Mesopotamia Means land between two rivers
Huang He River Known as “The River of Sorrows”- Sorrow means deep sadness
Four River Valley Civilization Early civilization formed by rivers. The four river valley civilizations are known as Mesopotamia, India, China and Egypt
Natural Barriers Are physical features that serve as barriers or blockades
China’s contact with outsiders Was limited due to natural barriers and far distances
Peninsula Area of land surrounded by water on three sides (Greece and Italy)
Ancient Greek Jobs Many worked as traders, fishers and sailors because the land was not great for farming
Greek Communities Greek communities were independent because the mountains and seas divided areas from each other
Similarities between Greece and Italy Mountainous region by the Mediterranean Sea
Ancient Rome Was built by the Tiber River and several hills for protection
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