Gift of the Nile

How was the Nile river able to support life in the ancient Egyptians?

• providing water

• a way to irrigate

• fine rich soil annually

• a highway system

• provide materials to make clothing

Which area was closer to the Mediterranean Sea?

• Delta

• North

• South

• Upper Egypt

• Lower Egypt

Why was Ancient Egypt a better place to live than in Mesopotamia?

• better housing

• more rain annually

• cooler climate

• predictable flooding patterns

What could be found in the Black Land?

• soil

• animals

• minerals

• water

• sand

What could be found in the Red Land?

• Metals

• people

• minerals

• water

• sand

Which seasons did Ancient Egyptian get to experience?

• summer

• fall

• winter

• spring

What was the difference between the two seasons in Ancient Egypt?

• no difference

• rainfall amounts

• almost the same

• snows only in winter

In the south, Egypt is cut off from the rest of the ancient world by what?

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In the west, Egypt is cut off from the rest of the ancient world by what?

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In the north, Egypt is cut off from the rest of the ancient world by what?

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