Ancient Egypt: Geography and History

Bits of black soil, sand, and clay laid down by flowing water is called

A large statue that has the head of a human and the body of a lion.

The Nile River begins in the mountains in southern Egypt.

When the Nile River overflowed, it was a time when the people

What continent is the Nile River Valley located on?

How many sides did the pyramids have?

Who united Upper and Lower Egypt?

A waterfall is a(n)

Who built the Great Pyramid?

A small branch of a river that flows into a larger river.

What is the name of the largest pyramid built?

Workers who moved stones up the pyramids were called

The watering of dry land by streams, canals, and pipes is called

Who was the Great Pyramid of Giza built for?

The Nile River empties into this body of water.

What was the first capital city of early Egypt called?

Which early Egyptian kingdom was located in the north?

A triangle shaped area of marshy land made by deposits of silt, sand, and small stones.

People settled in the Nile River Valley because of the fertile soil.