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WorksheetsChapter 7: Geographic Impact
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
The ancient Egyptians settled
along the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea.
to the south of the Kushites along the southern Nile River.
in southwestern Asia in the Fertile Crescent.
in the northeast corner of Africa along the Nile River.
Shape and elevation of the land refers to
climate
topography
vegetation
land area
Three important environmental factors that affect where Egyptians, Kushites, and Israelites settled were
minerals, topography, and vegetation.
climate, topography, and vegetation.
water, topography, and vegetation.
temperature, vegetation, and ocean currents.
Which of these is an example of physical geography?
towns
roads
seas
farms
The most important environmental factor in early human settlement was
vegetation
climate
falt land
water
An ancient farmer would have been most likely to settle in which of the following areas?
a hillside
a river valley
a forest
a desert
Which of the following was least friendly to early human settlement?
desert
mountain
forest
coastal plain
Which of the following was a physical feature in ancient Egypt and Kush?
a wet climate
farms
the Nile River
grassy plains
How did the desert help the people of Egypt and Kush?
It gave protection from invaders.
It provided fresh water for drinking.
It had rich farmland for growing wheat.
It provided a pleasant climate.
One of the ways that settlers used the Mediterranean Sea was for
irrigating farmland.
traveling to other places to trade.
getting drinking water.
water for the animals
The Nile River was vital to the sustainability of life in Egypt. Check off all of the reasons why this is true.
provided fresh drinking water
plentiful fish (food source)
trade and travel
protected against invaders
