Ancient Egypt Introduction

Front

Egyptians relied on the regular flooding of the _______ River.​

Back

Nile

Front

The land around the Nile was very fertile and good for farming.​

Back

True

Front

The land around the Nile was very dry and bad for farming.​

Back

False

Front

Farmers dug _________to carry water from the basins to fields beyond the river’s reach.

Back

canals

Front

Farmers also used a shadoof, a __________attached to a long pole, to lift water from the Nile to the basins.​

Back

bucket

Front

Egyptians used ____________, a reed plant that grew along the Nile, to make baskets, sandals, and river rafts.

Back

papyrus

Front

Papyrus was important because it was used to make coffins.

Back

False

Front

Papyrus was important because it was used to make paper.

Back

True

Front

What the writing of the Egyptians was called.

Back

Hieroglyphics

Front

Ancient Egypt was ruled by ______________,

Back

pharaohs