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Ancient Egypt couldn’t exist without the……?
Nile river
What land was called the “black land”?
The land of the River Nile.
Why was the River Nile so important?
Because the ancient Egyptians used it to drink, fish and grow food.
What does the word “flood” mean?
When the water level is high.
What would happen if the water level is TOO high?
towns and crops would be washed away.
What would happen if the water level in the River Nile is too low?
There wouldn’t be enough food and people would starve.
How long is the River Nile?
4160 miles / 6695 km
What’s the world’s longest river?
The River Nile
When does the River Nile flood?
from July to September
What’s the “red land”?
It’s the desert.
Describe the desert with two adjectives.
hot and dry
What did the ancient Egyptians find in the desert?
metals and minerals
What did the ancient Egyptians use the metals and minerals for?
To make tools and jewelry.
What are some creatures that you can find in the desert in ancient Egypt ?
Lions , cheetahs , scorpions , dung/scarab beetles
What does the scarab beetle roll?
Balls of dung from dung heaps.
What were the ancient Egyptians obsessed with?
They were obsessed with the sun.
