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Ancient Egypt. By Mr. Challis. Farming was an essential part of Egyptian life. The main crops were wheat, barley, and flax. As early as 5000 B.C.E., Egyptians grew crops along the Nile River Farmers learned how to use the yearly Nile floods to irrigate their land
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Ancient Egypt By Mr. Challis
Farming was an essential part of Egyptian life. • The main crops were wheat, barley, and flax. • As early as 5000 B.C.E., Egyptians grew crops along the Nile River • Farmers learned how to use the yearly Nile floods to irrigate their land • Farmers kept their fields watered during the year by digging canals
Bibliography • Silverman, David Peter. "Ancient Egypt." Microsoft® Encarta® 2006 [DVD]. Redmond, WA: Microsoft Corporation, 2005. • Monkeyshines on Ancient Cultures, 2001, p37-49, 13p, 1 Color Photograph (EBSCO)