Lesson 1 - The Nile - Modified

Why did the Egyptians have to rely on the Nile River?

• they had a LOT of rain

• they had LITTLE rain

What did they use the Nile River water for?

• fishing, farming, cooking and cleaning

• water skiing

• surfing

What are dangerous, fast-moving waters?

What is a fan-shaped area of marshy land near where a river flows into the sea?

How were the Egyptians different from the Mesopotamians? Click two answers!

• dangerous rivers and hot deserts

• there were NO rivers

How were the Egyptians protected by their physical environment? Click two!

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Egyptians used a __________________ to move water to crops.

Papyrus was used to make ​ (a)   , (b)   , (c)   , and even ​ (d)   .

• sandals
• rafts
• baskets
• paper

Hieroglyphics was the Egyptian's way of _________. (writing)

Who united Egypt?

• King George

• King Tut

• King Narmer (King Menes)