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Ancient Egypt was located in the continent of Africa along the Nile River. It was divided into two regions; Upper Egypt & Lower Egypt. The Egyptians were very close to Europe and Asia which was excellent for trade. Since the Egyptians lived in a hot and dry climate, the Nile River was a very special source of fresh water.
Ancient Egypt was located in the continent of Africa along the Nile River. It was divided into two regions; Upper Egypt & Lower Egypt. The Egyptians were very close to Europe and Asia which was excellent for trade. Since the Egyptians lived in a hot and dry climate, the Nile River was a very special source of fresh water.
After we read and do our notes, we will watch cartoon boy tell us about it.
After we read and do our notes, we will watch cartoon boy tell us about it.
The Nile River was important to the Egyptians survival. It is the world's longest river at 4000 miles long. It starts in the mountains of Africa. It flows north from the middle of Africa and empties into the Mediterranean Sea. The river was an important source of water because nearby was the largest desert in the world, the Sahara.
The Nile River was important to the Egyptians survival. It is the world's longest river at 4000 miles long. It starts in the mountains of Africa. It flows north from the middle of Africa and empties into the Mediterranean Sea. The river was an important source of water because nearby was the largest desert in the world, the Sahara.
Luckily, the Nile River flooded on a regular schedule. These regular floods after the rainy season caused the river to put silt along the banks. Silt is fertile soil. Before reaching the Mediterranean, the Nile River divides into branches called a delta. This delta is the largest area of fertile soil. You can see it on your map. This delta is where the Nile River fanned out into many smaller rivers called tributaries.
Luckily, the Nile River flooded on a regular schedule. These regular floods after the rainy season caused the river to put silt along the banks. Silt is fertile soil. Before reaching the Mediterranean, the Nile River divides into branches called a delta. This delta is the largest area of fertile soil. You can see it on your map. This delta is where the Nile River fanned out into many smaller rivers called tributaries.
The Nile River was THE single most important resource for the Egyptians. Along with fertile soil (silt) it provided the Egyptians with fresh water to drink and bathe in. It gave them food because they could fish and a way to travel and trade with others. Unfortunately, there were also parts of the Nile River that could not be used for travel or trade. These areas are called cataracts. A cataract is a shallow area of a river with many obstacles like rocks and rapid flowing water. It would be like white water rafting today which can be fun but was very dangerous and almost impossible thousands of years ago.
The Nile River was THE single most important resource for the Egyptians. Along with fertile soil (silt) it provided the Egyptians with fresh water to drink and bathe in. It gave them food because they could fish and a way to travel and trade with others. Unfortunately, there were also parts of the Nile River that could not be used for travel or trade. These areas are called cataracts. A cataract is a shallow area of a river with many obstacles like rocks and rapid flowing water. It would be like white water rafting today which can be fun but was very dangerous and almost impossible thousands of years ago.
Farmers were able to control the flooding of the river in most areas by making irrigation systems. Irrigate means to water which would help their crops survive. They had irrigation systems similar to Mesopotamia like canals and ditches they hand dug. They also made an irrigation system called a shadoof. A shadoof used a bucket along with a fulcrum and lever to water plants. It was so easy to use even children in Egypt could water crops.
Farmers were able to control the flooding of the river in most areas by making irrigation systems. Irrigate means to water which would help their crops survive. They had irrigation systems similar to Mesopotamia like canals and ditches they hand dug. They also made an irrigation system called a shadoof. A shadoof used a bucket along with a fulcrum and lever to water plants. It was so easy to use even children in Egypt could water crops.
These watering systems helped them survive. The farmers grew many crops; including wheat and barley using wooden plows pulled by cows. They also grew cucumbers, onions, lettuce, and beans. Farmers were required to give as much as half of their harvested products to the pharaoh as a tax. This was called tribute. The tax was used for the army, building projects, and to trade with other civilizations.
These watering systems helped them survive. The farmers grew many crops; including wheat and barley using wooden plows pulled by cows. They also grew cucumbers, onions, lettuce, and beans. Farmers were required to give as much as half of their harvested products to the pharaoh as a tax. This was called tribute. The tax was used for the army, building projects, and to trade with other civilizations.
During the flood season a farmer did not have much farm work to do. Instead, he might visit his neighbors or have to help the pharaoh with building projects. One building project that required thousands of workers was the pyramids. Many farmers and slaves worked long hours to build the amazing pyramids of Egypt.
During the flood season a farmer did not have much farm work to do. Instead, he might visit his neighbors or have to help the pharaoh with building projects. One building project that required thousands of workers was the pyramids. Many farmers and slaves worked long hours to build the amazing pyramids of Egypt.
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