Definitions
Nomes
territory
Describe the Nile from June to August
the Nile floods
How long is the Nile river?
4,200 miles
what does Mesopotamia mean?
the land between rivers
Nomarch
King of Nome
Describe the Nile from September to October
The Nile is at it's highest point
Name the 3 bodies of water that are in/near Egypt.
The red sea, the Mediterranean sea and the Nile River.
What two rivers are surrounding Mesopotamia?
the euphrates and tigris
Sepat
Territory
Describe the Nile from November to March
The Nile recedes and planting begins
What was the Sahara desert used for?
It was used for protection, it made Egypt difficult to invade.
What continent is Egypt part of?
Africa
Dynasty
a series of rulers from the same family.
Describe the Nile from April to May
The Nile is low and ready for harvest.
What is the Intermediate period?
When multiple kings ruled different areas at the same time.
What two territories make up Egypt?
Upper and Lower
Egypt was also known as...
"The gift of the Nile"
What happened in 3000 BCE?
King Narmer used violent force to unify the upper and lower territories.
What are the three main crops in ancient Egypt?
papyrus, emmer wheat and grapes
Which territory's part of the Nile River flows into the Mediterranean?
Lower