How did the desert help the people of Egypt and Kush?

It gave protection from invaders.

How did the yearly flooding of the Nile River affect the people of Egypt and Kush?

It left silt that improved the soil.

What was “dead” about the Dead Sea?

It was too salty for any form of life.

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Geography of Egypt

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1
Because one physical feature was so vital, most of their settlements were
in a desert
around trees.
on hills
near a river
2
Useful vegetation along the Nile River included
ducks and geese
barges and boats
reeds and papyrus
canals and ditches.
3
Which of these was part of the topography of ancient Egypt?
a long growing season
a river valley
a mountain range
a hot, dry climate
4
How was the Jordan River different from the Nile River?
It was full of fish.
It had a weak current.
It attracted water birds.
It did not flood regularly.
5
Unlike the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea, the Sea of Galilee was
surrounded by deserts.
often used by traders
too stormy for boats
a source of fresh water
6
One of the ways settlers used the Mediterranean Sea was for
watering cattle
getting drinking water.
irrigating their crops
catching fish
7
Which of these words best describes the environment of the Nile Delta?
mountain
marsh
desert
sea
8
How did the desert help the people of Egypt and Kush?
It was grassy for grazing sheep.
It made trade and travel easy.
It had fertile land for crops.
It gave protection from invaders.
9
The part of Canaan with the most vegetation was
in the Syrian Desert
in the Lebanon Mountains
beside the Dead Sea
near the Jordan River
10
How did the yearly flooding of the Nile River affect the people of Egypt and Kush?
It isolated the settlements.
It attracted hunters and gatherers looking for wildlife.
It left silt that improved the soil.
It spread diseases that destroyed whole empires.
11
Which best describes herders in Canaan?
They built houses of mud bricks.
They planted grain crops.
They had a stable food supply.
They lived a nomadic life.
12
The wet, fertile plains in ancient Canaan bordered the
Lebanon Mountains
Sea of Galilee
Mediterranean Sea
Negev Desert
13
What was “dead” about the Dead Sea?
It was too salty for any form of life.
It was the scene of many historic battles.
It lay still, even when winds blew in the hills nearby.
It was thought to be dangerous for fishing boats.
14
Why were some people in parts of Canaan herders rather than farmers?
The land was hilly and dry.
The sun was hot and strong.
The ground was too cold.
The river was too salty.

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Geography of Egypt

14 termsStudBud Administration1,225 plays

TCI lesson 7

Flashcards14 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 14

Answers

1
Because one physical feature was so vital, most of their settlements were
in a desert
around trees.
on hills
near a river
2
Useful vegetation along the Nile River included
ducks and geese
barges and boats
reeds and papyrus
canals and ditches.
3
Which of these was part of the topography of ancient Egypt?
a long growing season
a river valley
a mountain range
a hot, dry climate
4
How was the Jordan River different from the Nile River?
It was full of fish.
It had a weak current.
It attracted water birds.
It did not flood regularly.
5
Unlike the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea, the Sea of Galilee was
surrounded by deserts.
often used by traders
too stormy for boats
a source of fresh water
6
One of the ways settlers used the Mediterranean Sea was for
watering cattle
getting drinking water.
irrigating their crops
catching fish
7
Which of these words best describes the environment of the Nile Delta?
mountain
marsh
desert
sea
8
How did the desert help the people of Egypt and Kush?
It was grassy for grazing sheep.
It made trade and travel easy.
It had fertile land for crops.
It gave protection from invaders.
9
The part of Canaan with the most vegetation was
in the Syrian Desert
in the Lebanon Mountains
beside the Dead Sea
near the Jordan River
10
How did the yearly flooding of the Nile River affect the people of Egypt and Kush?
It isolated the settlements.
It attracted hunters and gatherers looking for wildlife.
It left silt that improved the soil.
It spread diseases that destroyed whole empires.
11
Which best describes herders in Canaan?
They built houses of mud bricks.
They planted grain crops.
They had a stable food supply.
They lived a nomadic life.
12
The wet, fertile plains in ancient Canaan bordered the
Lebanon Mountains
Sea of Galilee
Mediterranean Sea
Negev Desert
13
What was “dead” about the Dead Sea?
It was too salty for any form of life.
It was the scene of many historic battles.
It lay still, even when winds blew in the hills nearby.
It was thought to be dangerous for fishing boats.
14
Why were some people in parts of Canaan herders rather than farmers?
The land was hilly and dry.
The sun was hot and strong.
The ground was too cold.
The river was too salty.