The ancient Egyptians and Kushites benefited when the Nile River flooded because

it left behind good silt for farming.

How did the people of ancient Egypt benefit from the desert?

It provided protection from invaders.

a water plant used to make paper and rope

an area of sediment deposited at the mouth of the river

How was the Nile River different than the Jordan River?

The Nile was used for trade and travel in Africa.

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Geography of Ancient Egypt and Israel - HA! ch. 7

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1
The people of Canaan became herders because
the land was too hot.
the land was hilly and dry.
the ground was too cold.
the seas were too salty.
2
The ancient Egyptians and Kushites benefited when the Nile River flooded because
it left behind good silt for farming.
it provided a barrier for enemies.
it kept the two civilizations separate from each other.
the animals enjoyed playing in the water.
3
Topography refers to...
the amount of rainfall an area receives
the vegetation that grows in a particular area
the customs and rituals of a region
the shape of the land
4
Which of the following is an element of ancient Egypt's topography?
a short growing season
the mild climate
the river valley
the fertility of the soil
5
Canaan's western border was the
Jordan River
Libyan Desert
Nile River
Mediterranean Sea
6
How did the people of ancient Egypt benefit from the desert?
There were many roads for travel.
The goats and sheep grazed in the desert.
They were able to grow crops.
It provided protection from invaders.
7
Which word best describes the lifestyle of a herder from Canaan?
nomad
vegetarian
farmer
8
Which did the Nile River NOT provide for the people of ancient Egypt?
useful plants like papyrus
salt
abundant wildlife and fish
Silt left behind for farming
9
Papyrus is
a water plant used to make paper and rope
the plants of a place or region
an area of sediment deposited at the mouth of the river
the process of adding fertilizer to make plants grow
10
The most important physical feature to ancient settlers in Egypt and Kush was...
the desert
the river
the trees
the hills
11
A delta is
a person who moves from place to place
an area of sediment deposited at the mouth of the river
the process of adding fertilizer, or plant food, to soil
surface features of a region, like mountains or deserts
12
How was the Nile River different than the Jordan River?
Only the Nile River had fresh water.
The Nile River did not flood regularly.
The Nile was used for trade and travel in Africa.
Only the Jordan River valley was fertile.
13
In Canaan which body of water provided fresh water, plenty of fish, and fertile land?
Sea of Galilee
Red Sea
Dead Sea
Nile River
14
In which area did the Kushites settle?
Area D
Area B
Area A
Area C
15
Which of the following is NOT an example of the vegetation typically found in Canaan?
light forests
short, scrubby plants
dense redwood forests
grasslands
16
Which area is closest to a delta?
Area A
Area C
Area B
Area D

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