Geography of North Africa Answers

The map shows the latitude and longitude of Egypt.

Which import did ancient Egyptians rely on from Southwest Asia?

What was the cultural importance of the annual flooding of the Nile River?

Read the passage.I left the port city early in the morning. The boat was loaded with wood, spices, and perfumes from lands across the sea. Raising our sails, we caught the wind and sailed the mighty Nile. At one market, I bartered for more linen and grains. At another, we obtained oil and wine. At the next, salt. Yes, we needed that. I watched another merchant amble away, his donkeys pulling carts filled with jars and bundles. I had farther to go, too. I thanked the river for speeding my journey. Its waters were low, and I watched workers turning lumber like ours into new boats along its banks. In a few days, we would reach Aswan. There, we would trade for gold and animal skins. Perhaps we would find new things, too, before turning around and beginning the trip anew.

The map shows ancient Egyptian trade routes.

Which statement best explains the impact of the Nile River on farming?

What natural resource did the annual flooding of the Nile River provide?

What did the ancient Egyptians do to limit damage from flooding?

The map shows ancient Egypt and Nubia.

The map shows the physical features of ancient Egypt.