THE NILE VALLEYCoach CrewsWorld History

The Gift of the Nile• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhOaF__jrJk

Daily OutcomeThe Egyptian civilization began in the fertile Nile Valley, where natural barriers discouraged invasions.

Before you leave today, you will be able to:- Describe how Egypt used flooding to help their crops, just as the people of Mesopotamia used the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers

The Nile Valley• Working with your partner, begin completing the section outline• Use textbook pages 39-46• This activity will be completed in class tomorrow

The Nile Valley Outline1. The Egyptians relied upon the ____ for their water needs.

a. The Nile River is the world’s ____ river.1. The Nile River flows for a distance of ____ miles.2. The Nile begins as two separate rivers, the ____ flowing

from Eastern Africa and the ____ from the marshes of Central Africa.

b. Geographic features of the Nile River ____ the Egyptians.1. To the far south, the Nile’s dangerous ____ blocked enemy boats.2. In the north, the ____ marshes offered no harbors for invaders from the sea.

2. The Egyptians had to cope with river ____ that were more dependable and gentle than those of the Tigris and Euphrates.a. As a result of regular flooding, the Egyptians were able to farm and live____.

1. After the floodwaters went down, the farmers were left a layer of dark, ____ mud.

2. One reason for the Egyptians’ successful farming was their wise use of ____.

The Nile ValleyI. Nile River

a. Longest1. 40002. Blue Nile, White Nile

b. Protecteda. Cataractsb. Delta

II. Floodsa. Securely

a. Fertileb. Irrigation