What was the geography of ancient Egypt like?
Geography Civilizations developed in places that supported agriculture or trade or both. Ancient Egypt developed along the Nile River. Rich farmland along the Nile provided plenty of food for the Egyptians. The river also became a trading highway.
What was the delta called in ancient Egypt?
Near the sea the Nile branches into a delta. A delta is an area near a river’s mouth where the water deposits fine soil called silt. In the delta, the Nile divides into many streams. The river is called the upper Nile in the south and the lower Nile in the north.
Who are the authors of the worksheet the Nile?
WORKSHEET THE NILE 2 Developed by Facts Files Historisches Forschungsinstitut Berlin, www.factsandfiles.com for TUTANHAMUN – HIS TOMB AND HIS TREASURES and THE DISCOERY OF ING TUT, 2008-2014 Research Consultants: Susanne Martinssen-von Falck, M.A. and Dr. Wolfgang Wettengel 1. THE NILE
When did upper and Lower Egypt are United?
Upper and Lower Egypt are united. 2500 B. C. Harappan culture rises in the Indus Valley. ▲(Harappan elephant seal) 2550 B. C. Work on Khufu’s Great Pyramid begins in Giza. (Great Pyramid is at far right.) Integrated Technology •Interactive Maps •Interactive Visuals •Starting with a Story Ancient Egypt INTERNET RESOURCES •WebQuest •Homework Helper
What did people do at the time of the Pharaohs?
MAP OF EGYPT AT THE TIME OF THE PHARAOHS Suggested Activity 1. Cut out the pictures and stick them on the map in the proper places. 2. Color in the map – blue for water, green for fertile land, yellow for the desert and light brown for buildings. 3. Find out more about a few particular buildings and show the information in a list of keywords.
When did lower and Upper Egypt become one country?
Around 3000 B.C. the two regions of Lower and Upper Egypt were united as one country ruled over by a pharaoh. 3