Egyptian Civilisation Flashcards
Ancient Egypt developed along the banks of the mighty river – – – – –.
NILE
This mighty river Naresh the growth of the – – – – – – – – civilization and influence its development.
Egyptian
This has led the ancient Greek historian – – – – – – – – –, to refer to civilization as the gift of the night.
HERODOTUS
the Nile Valley in present-day Egypt and – – – – –, where the Egyptian civilization flourished, was a long narrow plain.
SUDAN
During the rains every year, the river would overflow its banks and flood the valley completely. When the flood receded it deposited rich – – – – – soil over the land.
BLACK
this soil was fertile in which – – – – – – – – – easily
Crops grew
– – – – – – – – – – – became the main occupation of ancient Egyptians.
Agriculture
they built a widespread network of canals and dams. So, ……..
Thus, there was a constant supply of water for irrigation.
Flowing through the primarily desert region the – – – – what is the main channel for transport.
NILE
what did the Nile help the Egyptians do?
The Nile was the main channel for transport, allowing the Egyptians to develop trade with neighbouring countries.
The Nile is the world – – – – – – – river.
Longest
the Nile, event today plays an important role in – – – – – – – – and – – – – – – the life of the people.
Economic, Social
few countries have a history as old as that of Egypt – a history that can be traced to – – – – – BCE.
4000 BCE
As a civilization developed, Egypt was divided into two parts – – – – – – Egypt and – – – – – Egypt.
Lower, upper
in – – – – – BCE, the two parts were united and ruled by Fairoz or Kings for more than 2000 years
3100 BCE
the Egyptian civilization under the role of the fatwas was characterized by a – – – – – – developed political system, a rank-based social structure, and numerous economic activities.
Well –