Ancient Egypt and the Nile River

What change in lifestyle did ancient Egyptians make to grow their own food?

• They began living in one place all year.

• They started moving more frequently.

• They relied solely on wild plants.

• They stopped farming altogether.

What natural event helped make the land along the Nile fertile?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Annual floods

• Frequent earthquakes

• Constant sunshine

What did the ancient Egyptians use to make boats?

• Wood

• Papyrus

• Clay

• Reeds

How did the Nile contribute to the wealth of ancient Egypt?

• Through fishing

• By providing gold

• By enabling trade

• Through mining

What percentage of Egypt's population still lives near the Nile today?

• 95%

• 100%

• 75%

• 50%