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Ancient Egypt and the Nile River Floodplain
Evaluate how the predictable annual inundation of the Nile River influenced Egyptian religion, agriculture, and centralized monarchy.
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Ancient Foundations and River Valley Civilizations in Afro-Eurasia
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Examine how geography, resource scarcity, and early innovations shaped complex societies in ancient river valleys of the Eastern Hemisphere.
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SS.7.1.2Colorado Social Studies Standards · All agesApply an understanding of the historical context of significant current events, individuals, groups, ideas, and themes within regions of the Eastern Hemisphere and their relationships with one another, to draw conclusions, and solve problems.
SS.7.2.2Colorado Social Studies Standards · All agesEvaluate regional differences and perspectives in the Eastern Hemisphere and how they impact human and environmental interactions.