The Nile
Ancient Egypt
Vocabulary
Main Idea
100

True or false:

There is a Blue Nile and a Red Nile

False

There is a Blue Nile and a White Nile

100
How many leaders did Egypt have

One 

100

What are rapids or Waterfalls ?

Cataracts

100

What advantage can you see for Egypt being surrounded by Deserts?

You are isolated from others, have more resources, and it makes it harder for others to invade.
200

True or False:

The Nile is one of then largest rivers in the world

True

200

What did the Egyptians call their leader?

Pharoah

200

What does it mean to move from one place to another.

Migrate

200

What do rivers provide to people who live near them?

Food, Fresh water, and transportation
300

What part of Africa does the Nile Run through?

Central Africa

300

What is the Northern and Southern part of Eygpt called?

Southern: Upper Egypt

Northern: Lower Egypt

300

What is the season during which the Nile flooded.

Inndunation

300

What will happen in societies which have large amounts of food?

Populations will grow, people will live longer, healthier lives.

They can sell their resources for money

400

How long is the Nile?

4, 258 Miles

400

What did the ancient Egyptians call their country?

Kermet

400

What does it mean to be separated from other people or places

Isolation

400

What advantages might societies have with a single leader?

Less people making decisions.
500

Where does the source of the Blue Nile come from

Ethiopia Highlands

500

What were the deserts surrounding Egypt called?

Deshuret
500

What is the triangle-shaped area of land created made from soil deposited by a river.

Delta

500

What was Egypt's delta region covered by?

Marshes and Swamps