Category 1
The people in Egypt settled in the
River Valley
The Nile Delta was a
Marsh
It was important the people in Kush and Egypt settled near a
River
Why was the desert a good thing?
Natural Barriers
The Mediterranean Sea was good for
Fishing and Transportation
Why was the yearly flooding good in Egypt and Kush?
Made the soil fertile with silt
What useful vegetation grew along the Nile?
Reeds and Papyrus
Is Egypt north or south of Kush?
North
Where are the wet fertile plains in Canaan?
Coastal Mediterranean Plains
What is unique about the Sea of Galilee?
It was a freshwater lake
What id "dead" about the Dead Sea?
Nothing can grow because its too salty
Does vegetation grow in all of Canaan?
NO
Where does vegetation grow in Canaan?
Near the Jordan River
Who are the herders?
Israelites
Name an animal they would herd
Goat, camel, cattle, sheep
Why were Israelites herders?
The land was too hilly and the soil was dry
What kind of life did the herders live?
Nomadic life
Give me a reason on how the deserts affected peoples lives
Natural Barriers
How did the Jordan River affect peoples lives?
Farm, fish, drinking water, created settlements, trading, transportation
How did the Sea of Galilee affect peoples lives?
Farm, fish, drink, trade, transport, settle
What was reeds used for?
Baskets and Roofs
What was papyrus used for?
Rope and paper
Why were mountains unfriendly to humans?
Too steep, jagged peaks, cold temps, rocky land
What phyiscal feature was north of Canaan?
Lebanon Mountains
When does the Nile River overflow?
Summer