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Chapter 4 Section 1 EGYPT

Chapter 4 Section 1 EGYPT. THE NILE. The Nile River. Biggest river in the world Flows north Distance is 4,145 miles River starts at the mountains of central Africa and flows to the Mediterranean Sea Final 600 Miles is in Egypt Before river reaches the sea, there is a delta.

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Chapter 4 Section 1 EGYPT

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  1. Chapter 4 Section 1EGYPT THE NILE

  2. The Nile River • Biggest river in the world • Flows north • Distance is 4,145 miles • River starts at the mountains of central Africa and flows to the Mediterranean Sea • Final 600 Miles is in Egypt • Before river reaches the sea, there is a delta. • Delta fan shaped area of fertile land • Most ancient Egyptians lived in the area of the delta.

  3. The Nile River • The Nile plays an important role in ancient Egypt • Not only a major resource, but acted as a buffer zone • The desert and the river kept out invaders • Cataracts (waterfalls) also aided in keeping out invaders

  4. The Nile River • When the Nile would flood (July) the water would leave the soil very rich which lead to the growing of crops • The farmers would plant fields when soil was still wet • Used their own irrigation system • In dry season they created basins-bowl shaped holes- • A machine (shadoof) would lift water from the Nile and fill in the basins. • Crops: flax, wheat, barley, and grapes

  5. GET TO WORK • Work on Section 4.1 assessment on page 68, #’s 1-4. • This is due for homework tomorrow! • When/If you finish this assignment, start to read Section 2 “The Old Kingdom” • Take mental notes for tomorrow’s class so we can discuss

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