The Nile
The Nile is the _______________ river in the world.
longest
What was dug in order to lead water to crops that were far away from the river?
irrigation canals
What were the 3 seasons in ancient Egypt?
Flood, Planting, Harvest
Who was the first the unify Upper and Lower Egypt?
What is ancient Egyptian picture writing?
hieroglyphics
What protected Egypt from the east and west?
Sahara Desert
What is the name of the tool that was a long pole with a bucket on one end and a weight on the other?
shadoof
How many days at the end of the year were set aside as a celebration to the gods?
5 days
What word means "a line of kings or rulers who belong the same family"?
dynasty
What was the piece of a monument that was discovered that helped people understand how to interpret the Egyptian language?
Rosetta Stone
What are the shallow, rocky sections along the Nile that caused rapids?
cataracts
10 miles
What were the 2 types of clocks used?
water clocks and sun dials
3
What pharaoh is best know for the discovery of his intact tomb?
King Tut
What does the Nile's nickname "Hapi" mean?
well fed or fat
The Nile widens into a ___________, a fan shape that resembles a Greek letter, as it empties into the Mediterranean Sea.
delta
What would change each year for the people, depending on how much the Nile flooded?
how much they owed in taxes
Who were the rulers of Egypt who were believed to be gods?
pharaohs
During what kingdom does the Biblical account of Joseph take place?
Middle Kingdom
What did the Nile do every summer in order to help farmers?
What was the name of the measurement used for the water levels of the Nile?
nilometes
Name 3 of the 8 crops that people would grow along the Nile?
wheat, barely, melons, cucumbers, onions, garlic, dates, figs
Why did pyramids have stair steps?
so that the pharaoh's could walk up to the afterlife
What plant was used to make writing material?
papyrus