S.S. Ch. 5 - Ancient Egypt and Kush
Who was Narmer and how did he help bring Egypt together?
Narmer was the king of Upper Egypt. He helped bring Egypt together by marrying a princess from Lower Egypt.
What was papyrus?
Papyrus was a plant that grew along the Nile River, and Egyptians made it into paper in which they wrote hieroglyphics on.
Why did people settle near the Nile River?
People settled near the Nile River because it provided fertile soil, crops and safety from outside invaders, and was the only source of water in Egypt.
Why did Egypt need an organized government?
Egypt needed a government because the farming, trading, and population was increasing quickly and they needed order.
What were hieroglyphics?
Hieroglyphics were Egyptian writing that was used to communicate and keep records.
What resources does the Nile River provide?
Resources that the Nile River provided were: fresh water, fertile soil, trade routes, and it promoted travel.
How did the Nile River and nearby deserts help early Egyptians?
The Nile River and nearby deserts helped early Egyptians in that they made it difficult for outsiders to enter.
Without the Nile River, Egyptian farmers would not have been able to grow food. Identify at least three ways the Nile River helped farmers grow food:
The Nile River helped Egyptian farmers grow food by (1) providing irrigation to the crops, (2) the soil was fertile, and (3) flooding was predictable.
How long is the Nile River?
The Nile River is 4,000 miles long.
Where is the Nile River located?
The Nile River is located in Egypt.
How did the nearby rivers and deserts affect the development of ancient Egypt?
The development of Egypt was affected by nearby deserts in that it provided protection; and flooding of the rivers was predictable.
How did the nearby rivers and deserts affect the development of Mesopotamia?
The development of Mesopotamia was affected by the deserts in that it left them wide open to attack; the flooding of the rivers was unpredictable.
