I WONDER - Was The River Nile Used For Irrigation?

The video discusses the history of Egypt, highlighting its role as one of the earliest civilizations. It explains the transition from a hunter-gatherer lifestyle to settled agriculture along the Nile River. The Egyptians developed irrigation systems to automate watering crops, a practice that continues today. This innovation allowed them to redirect water from the Nile, significantly impacting their agricultural practices.

How long ago did people start living in Egypt?

• 5000 years ago

• 8000 years ago

• 6000 years ago

• 10000 years ago

What significant change occurred when hunter-gatherers settled by the river in Egypt?

• They invented writing

• They started to grow food and reduced movement

• They developed trade routes

• They began to build large cities

What is the process called that allows plants to be watered automatically?

• Irrigation

• Cultivation

• Hydration

• Evaporation

Which river's water was redirected by the Egyptians for irrigation?

• Amazon

• Yangtze

• Nile

• Mississippi

What was the primary benefit of developing irrigation for the Egyptians?

• It allowed them to build pyramids

• It provided a source of drinking water

• It enabled them to water crops without manual effort

• It helped them navigate the Nile