Nile River MW - A

What does the word 'Kemet' mean?

• land between rivers

• mummy

• desert

• black soil

In which sea/ocean does the Nile flow into?

• Red Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Black Sea

• Indian Ocean

Why was the flooding of the Nile important to ancient Egypt?

• because of trade

• because of agriculture

• because of defence

• because of water supply

What signifies the importance of the day of the flood?

• It became the central day of the Egyptian calendar

• There were mass marriages on that day

• They offered human sacrifices on that day

• It became the first day of the Egyptian calendar

How long is the Nile?

• about 1800 km

• about 3400 km

• about 900 km

• about 6400 km