Why did people settle near the Nile?

Ancient Egypt

Why did people settle near the Nile?

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What continent is Egypt located on?

• North America

• Africa

• Antarctica

• Australia

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Ancient Egypt 101:

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Nile River is in Egypt

The River Nile is about 4,160 miles in length and is the longest river in Africa and in the world. Although it is generally associated with Egypt, only 22% of the Nile’s course runs through Egypt.

    

   In Egypt, the River Nile creates a fertile green valley across the desert. It was by the banks of the river that one of the oldest civilizations in the world began. The ancient Egyptians lived and farmed along the Nile, using the soil to produce food for themselves and their animals.

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Which is the longest river in the world?

• Nile River

• Yellow River

• Mississippi River

• Amazon River

Why Did the Ancient Egyptians Settle Around the Nile?

The first settlements in the Nile Valley began around 7,000 years ago. Hunters and gatherers moved to the Nile Valley from less fertile areas in Africa and southwest Asia. As in other parts of the world, these settlements gradually developed into more and more complex societies. Most Egyptians lived near the Nile as it provided water, food, transportation and excellent, fertile soil for growing food. Ancient Egypt could not have existed without the river Nile. Since rainfall is almost non-existent in Egypt, the floods provided the only source of moisture to sustain crops.

Characteristics and Geographical Features of the Nile River

The Nile river flows north from the heart of Africa to the Mediterranean Sea. The only other river to flow north is the Genessee River in the United States. It begins as 2 separate rivers, the Blue Nile and the White Nile. The Nile river is filled with narrow cliffs, boulders, and wild rapids. It runs through a narrow, green valley of Egypt and then branches out over an area of fertile soil at the Meditteranean Sea (the Nile River Delta).West of the Nile is the Sahara Desert, the largest desert in the world. East of the Nile is the Eastern Desert.  

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Which direction does the Nile flow?

• North

• South

• East

• West

Nile Provided Protection

 In ancient times, the Nile protected Egypt from outside armies. The cataracts blocked enemy boats from reaching Egypt since large ships could only travel the last 650 miles. The delta marshes offered no harbors for invaders. The deserts also kept armies away because of the heat.

Why was the Nile Important?

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The primary way of traveling along the Nile River was with boats.

• True

• False

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What body of water does the nile River empty into?

• Atlantic Ocean
• Red Sea
• Mediterranean Sea
• Indian Ocean

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What is the name for the fertile soil the Nile leaves on it's banks?

• Dirt
• Loam
• Silt
• Vrath

Nile River Flooding

 In ancient times, the people of Egypt depended on the flooding of the Nile for survival. The annual flood allowed them to farm and live securely. The River Nile flooded every year between July and October, in a season the Egyptians called akhet (the inundation). Melting snow and heavy summer rain in the Ethiopian Mountains sent a torrent of water causing the banks of the River Nile in Egypt to overflow on the flat desert land. When the water went down, dark fertile mudd (Kemet) remained.

 

 

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How often did the Nile flood?

• Once

• Twice

• Once a Year

• Twice a Year

Life Along The Nile...People Used the Nile For...

• Farming

• Drinking Water

• Bathing and Cleaning

• Provided Fish and Supported Plants & Animals

• Transportation

• Trade Between Egyptian Villages

Animals Along the Nile

There are many animals that live in or around the fresh water of the Nile River. Most of them are reptiles. The most common reptile is the Nile Crocodile. The Nile Crocodile is the largest crocodile in Africa, and also one of the largest in the world. It can be as long as 20 feet, and can weigh up to 1,500 pounds. It eats animals that come to the water to drink. There are also soft-shelled turtles, lizards and 15 species of venomous snakes that live in the Nile River habitat.  The hippopotamus also lives along the Nile River.

What did Ancient Egypt Look Like?

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The Pyramids

How were pyramids built?

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What did the Egyptians use for building that made them unique among ancient people?

• mud brick

• clay

• cement

• stone

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What did the Egyptians use for building that made them unique among ancient people?

• mud brick

• clay

• cement

• stone

The Great Pyramid of Giza

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The Great Pyramid of Giza was built as _________

• a fort

• an attraction

• a hotel

• a tomb

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Where is The Great Pyramid of Giza located?

• El Giza, Egypt

• Cairo, Egypt

• Alexandria, Egypt

• Luxor, Egypt

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Where is The Great Pyramid of Giza located?

• El Giza, Egypt

• Cairo, Egypt

• Alexandria, Egypt

• Luxor, Egypt

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Great Pyramid Mystery

How were the blocks raised to the top of the 489ft Great Pyramid? An architect develops a theory about a snaking internal ramp that's been hidden inside the pyramid for 4500 years.

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Who's face do people believe the face is modelled after?

• Tutankhamun

• Cleopatra

• Khafra

• Thutmose

How was the Sphinx Built and What Did It Look Like?

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What part was said to have damaged?

• Beard

• Ears

• Toes

• Nose

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What animal was the body of the sphinx modelled on?

• Cat

• Dog

• Lion

• Elephant

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