Geography Ancient Egypt

During this month, farmers would fix tools, make new ones, look after animals

a man-made narrow waterway that allows the passage of boats

Located at the Nile River Delta where it empties into the Med. Sea

A large stone barrier that is built to hold back flooding water

“black land”

The Nile River is found ONLY in Egypt.

______ means that the land is good for farming.

During this season, the Nile River returns to its original banks.

During this month, seeds were planted and the ground was maintained.

Papyrus was a plant grown in Egypt, and turned into linen.

An area of land that shares common features like geography and culture

Egypt means "unification"

What direction does the Nile River move?

Ancient Egypt is found in what present day country?

During this season, the ground is firm enough to walk on and plow, usually with the help of an animal

This plant was grown in Egypt, and turned into linen.

red land

The Nile River flooded unpredictably.

Egypt's largest populations are found where the land is the most fertile.

King Menes unified upper and lower Egypt.

A UNIQUE ancient Egyptain irrigation tool used for getting water

A large body of salt water not good for farming

man-made or natural lake used to collect or store water

Harvest: when a crop is ripe enough and ready to be picked

Farmers worked with scribes during the season of harvest.

Fertile soil did not allow farmers to grow a food surplus

Egypt and Mesopotamia are part of the region known as the Middle East.

The period of time in which the Nile would flood

The king of upper Egypt wore a red crown.

During this season, the farmers would repair the canals and other irrigation systems to prepare for the next flood

Cataracts are

Deserts are natural barriers.