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Rising out of the sands of Egypt
are enduring signs of an ancient
civilization. Pictured here are the
pyramids of Giza, which were
built as tombs for Egyptian rulers.Ancient Civilizations
In Unit 1, you will learn about several ancient civilizations such as
in Egypt. At the end of the unit, you will have a chance to compare
and contrast the civilizations you studied. (See pages 112–117.)