Ancient Egypt and River Nile

Which of the following statements best describes the Nile?

• It flows across Egypt, Libya, and Algeria.

• It is the longest river in Africa.

• It rarely floods.

• It flows from north to south.

Which conintent is Egypt located on?

• Asia

• Africa

• Europe

• North America

What innovation helped Egyptians know when to irrigate and when to prepare for floods?

• plow

• chariot

• calendar

• sail boat

How did the Nile River benefit Egyptians? (select all that apply)

• fresh drinking water

• floods destroyed homes and crops

• floods provided silt

• papyrus grew near the river

• a waterway for transportation

How did Egyptians get water to their crops?

• Plow

• Chariot

• Wagon

• Irrigation

Egypt was called "The Gift of the Nile" because the Nile never flooded.

• True

• False

The Nile River is the longest river in the world.

• True

• False

The Nile flows

• north to south

• east to west

• south to north

• to east

Egypt was divided into ...

• upper and lower

• western and eastern

• northern and southern

Egypt located on the continent

• Asia

• Europe

• Africa