Chapter 1- Nile River Flashcards
1
Q
Name 4 reasons why the Nile River was so important.
A
The Nile River was important for food, water for bathing in and drinking, travelling in boats from the top of Egypt to the bottom, and it flooded every year which was easier to get crops to grow
2
Q
What desert surrounded Ancient Egypt?
A
The Sahara desert
3
Q
What was the name of the god the Ancient Egyptians worshipped the Nile as?
A
Hapi
4
Q
The Ancient Egyptians based their seasons around the Nile River. Who did this especially effect?
A
Farmers and their crops.
5
Q
What was the name given to the harvesting season?
A
Shomu
6
Q
What was the name given to the growing season?
A
Proyet
7
Q
What was the flooding season (inundation) called?
A
Akhet
8
Q
What does the name “Nile” mean?
A
“Nile” means ‘great river’
