Ancient Egypt & The Nile River
Greek philosopher Herodotus called Egypt the _____ __ ___ ____.
gift of the Nile.
The Shemu season is also called the what?
Drought or harvest season.
What takes place during this season?
Inundation/Flood
What was done during this season?
They ploughed and seeded the soil & grew crops
What were the 2 plants/grains that were grown the most in Ancient Egypt?
Barley & wheat
According to Allah, where is the best part of our planet to live on?
"The rich Nile Valley of Egypt and the present seat of the Holy City, Mecca, Arabia.”
What did the Ancient Egyptians do in this season?
Harvest or cut down the crops
What months does the Akhet season take place?
July to October
What months did this season take place?
November to February
What did Ancient Egyptian farmers get to bring to work with them?
Their pet cats.
Which direction does the Nile flow?
North
What was repaired in this season?
The canals
In the beginning of September the water level remained stationary for about how long?
About 3 weeks
True or False? During this season the farmers worked on the pyramids, tombs and monuments.
False
The vast majority of Ancient Egyptians were what?
Farmers
The waters of the Nile were swollen by monsoon rains in what African country?
Ethiopia
Which season came after this season?
Akhet/Inundation/Flood season
In what month does the water rise to its highest level?
October
When the flood waters receded what was left behind?
Rich, black soil
True or False. The Nile River provided water for growing crops and fresh, clean drinking water?
False
Southern Egypt, being upstream, is called _____ _____.
Upper Egypt
In what months does the Shemu season take place?
March to June
Tell the 2 ways Ancient Egyptians knew the Akhet season was about to begin.
When they saw the morning star & when they saw the boulders jutting out the Nile River bed
In what month did the flood waters recede?
November
What was the most common drink of choice in Ancient Egypt?
Beer