🗺️ Part 1: Map Reading and Geography

1. Look at the map of Ancient Egypt. Which river runs through the centre of the country?

The Amazon River

The Nile River

The Thames River

The Waikato River

2. What geographical features surround Ancient Egypt on both sides?

Mountains

Forests

Deserts

Oceans

3. Using compass directions, the Nile River flows from ________ to ________.

Fill in the blanks: South to ________ or North to ________

4. Which of these would Ancient Egyptians have found near the Nile River? (Tick all that apply)

Fresh water for drinking

Fertile soil for farming

Snow and ice

Fish for food

🏛️ Part 2: Geography and Society

5. Why do you think Ancient Egyptians built their cities and towns close to the Nile River? Give two reasons.

Reason 1: _________________________________________________

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Reason 2: _________________________________________________

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6. How might the deserts around Ancient Egypt have helped protect the people?

7. The Nile River flooded every year, leaving behind rich, dark soil. How would this have helped Ancient Egyptian farmers?

8. Complete this sentence: "The Nile River was called the ________ of Ancient Egypt because ________"

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9. Draw a simple map showing the Nile River and the deserts on either side. Label your drawing.

10. Imagine you are an Ancient Egyptian. Describe how your daily life would be different if there was no Nile River.

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