Where in the World
This ancient civilization was located along a famous river in Africa
Ancient Egypt
Which picture would most likely show something from ancient times: a pyramid or a modern school?
A pyramid
This word means improving an idea or creating something new
an innovation
Egyptians wrote using pictures and symbols. What were these called
hieroglyphs
Ancient Egypt was located in this part of the world
Northern Africa
A Stone from the land used to build structures in Egypt is an example of this kind of resource.
Natural Resource
Ancient Egyptians invented a type of paper made from plants. What was it called?
papyrus
These specially trained people were the only ones who could read and write hieroglyphs
scribes
People in ancient Egypt lived close to this river
The Nile River
Ancient Egyptians traded with other places because they could not do this
grow or make everything they needed
These two innovations helped Egyptians tell time and water their crops
water clocks and irrigation
Egyptians carved or painted hieroglyphs on walls, tombs, and this type of ancient paper
papyrus
People settled near the Nile River mainly because it provided these two important things. Water for?
Water for farming and travel
If you borrowed a book about ancient Egypt, you would most likely see pictures of these giant stone buildings.
pyramids
Fireworks did NOT come from ancient Egypt. True or false
True
Hieroglyphs helped Egyptians do these two important things
keep records and tell stories
Imagine you lived in ancient Egypt. Name one way you would use the Nile River in your daily life
1.Crops of all kinds grew in the rich, fertile soil that was created with the flooding of the Nile River.
2.The Egyptians fished in the Nile River
3.The Nile's clay-rich banks would supply mud for bricks used to build homes. Papyrus growing along the shore would be vital too
4. Egyptians used boats to travel up and down the river easily. This made it simple to control more areas along the Nile and move soldiers and supplies.
This powerful ruler governed ancient Egypt
the pharaoh
This natural resource taken right from the ground was used to build pyramids and temples
A stone
Why were hieroglyphs helpful to Egyptians
They helped Egyptians record information, keep track of important events, and share stories.