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Name three things that the Egyptians invented.
A form of writing, paper from reed plants, a calendar, mummies, pyramids.
Name four professions the Egyptians had.
Painters, sculptors, builders, doctors, fishermen, hunters, farmers.
Why do historians believe this great civilization began in Egypt?
Because of the Nile River.
Where is Egypt?
In Northeast Africa.
Where does the Nile River flow into?
The Mediterranean Sea
What's Nile River's world record?
It is the longest river in the world.
Name four things/actions the Egyptians used the Nile River for.
Fishing, sailing, drinking, bathing, hunting, carrying people, carrying goods and mud.
Mention one characteristic of the Red Land.
It is part of the Sahara Desert. / The soil was is sandy and rocky. / No one lived there. / Hardly anything could grow.
Mention one characteristic of the Black Land.
It is the land along the banks of the Nile River. / The soil was dark and soft. / It was some of the best farmland.
Which land was better for obtaining food? The Red Land or Black Land?
The Black Land
What happened with the Nile every July?
It flooded its banks.
What happened every November?
The floodwaters went down. / Farmers planted seeds.
What did Egyptians do in March?
They harvested their crops.
