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The Influence of the Nile River on Ancient Egypt

Explore the vital role of the Nile River in shaping the land and civilization of ancient Egypt. This lesson focuses on the geographic significance of the Nile, located in northeastern Africa, flowing north from Lake Victoria to the Mediterranean Sea. Learn about the fertile Nile Delta, the division into Upper and Lower Egypt, and how the annual flooding created rich black soil essential for agriculture. Understand the impact of modern constructions like the Aswan High Dam and how the Nile separates the Sahara into eastern and western deserts.

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The Influence of the Nile River on Ancient Egypt

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  1. Ancient Egypt Ms. Berry Social Studies 6th Grade

  2. Warm up: A. What country is the Nile River located in? B. What continent is this country located on?

  3. EQ: • How did the Nile River affect the land of ancient Egypt?

  4. The Nile River • Egypt is located in north eastern Africa • It is the worlds longest river; 4000 miles • It flows north from Lake Victoria into Mediterranean Sea • There is higher elevated land in south that causes the river to flow north into flatter land

  5. Nile Delta • A large fan like area of fertile land • Located in Lower Egypt • Where river empties into the Mediterranean Sea

  6. Divides Egypt into Two Parts • Lower Egypt – northern part; flat fertile land • Upper Egypt – southern part; high rocky land

  7. The river is divided into parts • Cataracts- a series of rapids and waterfalls

  8. Black Land • Kemetmeans black land • The river floods and leaves behind a dark rich fertile soil called… • Early Egyptians depended on the flooding of the river to farm the land • 1972- Aswan High Dam was built that changed their way of life

  9. Aswan High Dam

  10. Red Land • Deshuret means Red Land • Nile River divides the Sahara Desert into two parts • East of the Nile is called Eastern Desert or Arabian Desert. • West of Nile is called Western Desert

  11. Egypt Practice Map • Let’s practice together!

  12. Make your own Map of Egypt! • Pencil only! • Complete the checklist- each one is worth 5 points • Use the resource maps and work with a partner to complete the checklist. • Let me check your work before you color

  13. EQ: • How did the Nile River affect the land of ancient Egypt?

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