Ancient Egypt and the River Nile

What was the main purpose of the River Nile for the ancient Egyptians?

• To provide drinking water

• To grow crops

• To catch fish

• All of the above

What did the River Nile leave behind after flooding?

• Gold

• Sand

• Silt

• Rocks

What crops did the ancient Egyptians grow using the Nile's fertile soil?

• Rice and corn

• Wheat and barley

• Potatoes and carrots

• Apples and oranges

What was flax grown for?

• To look nice.

• To make linen to make clothes.

• To build houses.

• To feed animals.

What was the main mode of transportation and trade on the River Nile?

• Cars

• Horses

• Boats

• Bicycles

Trading means....

• To sail a boat.

• To buy new things.

• To swap items with other people.

• To build a tomb.

What material was used to make bricks for building?

• Wood

• Stone

• Mud

• Metal

What plant was used to make paper by the ancient Egyptians?

• Papyrus

• Cotton

• Bamboo

• Oak