The Nile River

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Objective

I can explain how the Nile River helped ancient Egyptian civilization grow and thrive.

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Practice

7 questions

1

Describe two ways the Nile River's yearly flooding helped ancient Egyptian farmers grow crops.

2

Explain how the deserts surrounding the Nile River Valley helped protect ancient Egyptians.

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Exit ticket

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Describe how the yearly flooding of the Nile River helped ancient Egyptian farmers grow crops. Explain how the Nile River was used for transportation and how this helped ancient Egyptian civilization.

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