Farming
What desert surrounds Egypt?
The Sahara Desert
What fertile soil did the Nile floods leave behind?
Silt
Why was the Nile sometimes called a “highway for trade”?
It allowed boats to carry goods easily up and down the river.
Who was at the top of Egypt’s social pyramid?
The Pharaoh.
Who was the Egyptian sun god?
Ra
What river flows north through Egypt?
The Nile River
What did Egyptians build to bring water from the Nile to their crops?
Irrigation Canals.
What body of water does the Nile empty into?
The Mediterranean sea.
What group made up the largest part of Egyptian society?
Farmers/Peasants
What god judged souls in the afterlife?