Ancient Egypt~Nile River Valley Characteristics and Major Achievements
Dec 31, 2015
1. Why do you suppose the southern region of Egypt is called “Upper
Egypt”?
A: Because it is higher land (Nile River flows north).
2: What did Greek historian call the “gift of the Nile?”
A: Egyptian civilization
Importance:•Fresh water•Fertile soil•Route for trade/travel
3: What were the risks of farming near the Nile River?
A: Flood levels were unpredictable; some years floodwater would destroy fields and homes
4: What did ancient Egyptians do to manage the Nile River?
A: They built canals and strengthened riverbanks to keep it from overflowing
5: How did the writing materials of the ancient Egyptians differ from that
of the Mesopatamians?
A: Papyrus(from plant) Cuneiform (clay
tablets)
6: (cont’d) What problems might be associated with clay tablets?
A: They were heavy, not as easy to write on as papyrus, they were breakable
6: What was a pharaoh? Why might King Tutankhamen be so well known?
A: A pharaoh is an Egyptian kingKing Tut’s tomb was found almost exactly as it had been left thousands of years before
7: Why did ancient Egyptians build pyramids?
A: Pyramids were built to provide places for kings to spend the afterlife.
8: (cont’d) How did the use of hieroglyphics help Egyptian builders?
A: To make lists of workers and supplies they needed for the project.
9: How did pharaohs get enough workers to build the pyramids?
A: Every Egyptian family had to help with the project-either as laborers, or providing food for the workers.
10: What beliefs did ancient Egyptians have about their ruling
pharaohs?
A: The pharaoh was believed to be the living son of the sun god, and was linked to the sky god. He was the main religious figure.
11: Why was the pharaoh so important to the Egyptians?
A: He was the chief judge, the commander in chief, he set a religious example to guide the common people.