A Mighty River
Egypt receives very little of this.
rainfall
What shelters Egypt in the north?
Nile delta
Flooding in Egypt was this.
gentle or regular
This plant can be found all along the Nile.
papyrus
Combined symbol and picture sounds are known as this.
hieroglyphics
The Nile River is __________ miles long.
4,000
What shelters Egypt to the East and West of the Nile?
Deserts
Name the fertile mud left behind after the flooding.
Kemet or silt
This bucket attached to a long pole helps Egyptians to water their crops.
shadoof
Only these people could write.
scribes
These wild rapids are formed by the narrow cliffs and boulders found in the river.
cataracts
This water feature makes it difficult for boats to travel the entire length of the Nile.
cataracts
What is another term for "Black Lands" used by the Egyptians.
Kemet
Egyptians developed this math concept to help them survey and measure their land.
geometry
Boat docks could not be built in the vast Nile _______
delta
Egyptians call their deserts this.
Red Lands
All the land forms surrounding the Nile sheltered them from this.
outsiders
Due to the gentle nature of the Nile floods, Egyptians were able to _________ and live more_________.
farm and securely
Egyptians would sometimes dig these to capture floodwaters.
basins or bowl shaped holes
People would often go off on these trips to trade.
expedition
These two rivers make up the Nile.
Blue and White Nile
Trade was helped somewhat by these bodies of water.
Mediterranean and Red Seas
Flooding occurred during these months.
July-October
Aside from paper, papyrus was used to make these three things.
baskets, sandals, and river rafts
This food staple was vital to Egyptian survival
bread