Gr.8 Unit 2 Flashcards

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3 differences between AEC and and today

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Houses arent usually made from limestone anymore. Flat roofs arent as common. paper tends to be made from wood now not papyrus.

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3 similarities between AEC and today

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Locks
Writing system
We use honey as a medicine.

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Three things AEC gave us.

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decimals and fractions, zero, PI, ,plough, breath mints, locks, sun dials

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historically significant developments made by ancient egypt

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The pyramids demonstrate the Egyptians’ extraordinary skills in mathematics, astronomy, logistics and advanced engineering. its lasted so lang even though its so old.t is gigantic! The Great Pyramid was the largest building in the world until the building of Old St. Paul’s Cathedral in 1221 in London - more than 3,700 years. For another, it is incredibly precise in its measurements and construction, rivaling what can be done now. people are still constantly finding new thing about it

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for living in egypt

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-good security
-public health system
-nile river

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Huntergatherer advantages

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Physical fitness and xonsumption of a variety of foods
Don’t have to plant or harvest crops and do not have to work as long as farmer
Do not have to rely on good weather for food

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Agrarian advantages

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Protection from dangerous animals, poisonous foods and other humans (armies)
Constant and controllable supply of food
Specialization of jobs

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Huntergatherer disadvantages

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Food supply is never guaranteed
Huntergatherers tend go have shorter lives because the food might be poisoned or diseased or they may be attacked by animals or other humans

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Disadvantages agrarian

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farming in different parts of the world may need extra changing of the environment
Farming is hard labour and time consuming
Depending on weather

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