Ancient Egypt : The Nile Flashcards
What happened to Egypt around 6000 year ago?
The climate changed it into a huge desert.
What covers most of Egypt?
The Sahara Desert
What happens to the Nile during the rainy season?
Many tributaries flow into it so it swells and floods
What does the Nile get from the mountains of East Africa
Fertile Soil
Why do the Egyptian farmers choose to plant their crops in the Nile flood plain?
Because the flooding of the Nile leaves behind fertile soil
What was the main way that Egyptian people earned their living?
Farming
Name the 7 ways the Egyptians used the Nile
- Irrigation
- Drinking water
- Fishing
- Transport
- Papyrus for paper
- Mud for bricks
- Hunting of hippos and birds for food
What was one of the good things about the desert?
It protected them because it was difficult for other people to attack them or live nearby.
How did the Nile protect the Egyptians?
The rapids prevented people from sailing up the river to attack them.
