Ancient Egypt Geography

What physical features exist in Egypt?

• Lots of rain.
• Surrounded by mountains.
• Surrounded by desert.
• Two major rivers. 

How did the floods of the Nile River compare to the floods of the Tigris and Euphrates River?

• Both rivers flooded consistently. 
• Nile River flooded less consistently.
• Tigris and Euphrates flooded consistently.
• Nile River flooded more consistently.

What river is the longest river in the world?

• Amazon River
• Nile River
• Yangtze River
• Euphrates River

What type of climate did Egypt have?

• Dry and hot.
• Wet and hot.
• Warm and wet.
• Dry and cool. 

What prevented large boats from traveling up much of the Nile River?

• Moss.
• Cataracts.
• Smaller boat getting in their way.
• The wind pushed it off course.

Where is the most fertile land in Egypt?

• Middle Egypt.
• Upper Egypt.
• Borders of the Nile River. 
• Nile River Delta.

What did the Egyptians use the Nile River for?

• Drinking water.
• Trade.
• Irrigation
• All the above

How did the geography of the Nile River lead to growth of a civilization?
 

• Provided more than enough crops. 
• Crop damage from the floods supported farmers. 
• Nile River created a barrier for people. 
• Lack of resources gave them a better life. 

What is represented by the letter A?

• Delta
• Nile River
• Lower Egypt
• Upper Egypt

What is represented by letter B?

• Nile River
• Lower Egypt
• Upper Egypt
• Western Desert