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We Are Learning To…
Know the story of the River Nile
Understand the importance of the River Nile in Ancient Egypt
Thinking Time
Brainstorm- Write down words that you identify with The River Nile
The River Nile is The longest River in The World
The River begins a six month journey from Ethiopia, through Sudan and Egypt, and finally flows into the Mediterranean Sea.
Melting snow and heavy summer rain in the Ethiopian mountains, sends a torrent of water causing the banks of the River Nile in Egypt, to overflow on the flat desert land.
When the floods go away, it leaves a thick, rich, black mud called silt. This is excellent soil to plant seeds in after it has been ploughed.
The Black Land and The Red Land
Further away from the river is the Red Land, which was all desert.
The area nearest the River Nile area is known as the Black land.
Why was the River Nile so Important for the Ancient Egyptians?
Most, Ancient Egyptians lived near the River Nile and they could not have survived without it.
Whiteboards:
Write down why you think The River Nile was so important to The Egyptians
The River Provided The Ancient Egyptians with:
• Water
• Food
• Transportation
• Soil for growing food
Land for Farming
The Egyptians settled along the river Nile as this was the only place where they had fields to grow their crops on.
Papyrus Reeds called papyrus, grew along the banks of
the Nile. The Egyptians made paper and boats from the reeds.
Food
The Nile also gave the ancient Egyptians food.
They used spears and nets to catch fish. They would also use nets to catch birds that flew close to the surface of the water. Some got breakfast, lunch and dinner from the river.
Trade + Transport The Nile was the quickest and easiest way to travel
from place to place. They made river boats to move large, bulky things.