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The text discusses how ancient Egyptians were able to establish a large civilization by learning about and adapting to the fertile land and conditions along the Nile River, which allowed for increased agricultural productivity.

Ancient Egyptians learned about and adapted to the seasonal flooding of the Nile River by developing irrigation systems and growing crops in the fertile silt deposited after flooding, which allowed their agriculture to flourish and support a large population.

Some important time periods in ancient Egyptian history discussed include the Old Kingdom, Middle Kingdom, New Kingdom, First Intermediate Period, and Second Intermediate Period.

Year 7 HaSS

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Like other early civilisations, the rise of
Ancient Egypt was dependent on the
fertile land around a river. By learning
about and adapting to the conditions of
the Nile River, ancient Egyptians were able
to increase their agricultural productivity
to support a large population.

Why was this vital for a civilisation to


flourish?

Year 7 HaSS- Ancient Egypt


What we are doing today
Part A Part B Part C
1. Record your
Using the information in Group Quiz!
observations in the
the textbook (page 318) (groups of 5)
spaces on the
in groups create a
ancient Egypt
timeline of ancient
timeline
Egypt on the Butchers
2. Answer questions
paper.
on your worksheet

Copy the timeline onto


your worksheet.

Year 7 HaSS- Ancient Egypt


Points to include on your timeline
c. 5000-3100 BCE
c. 2551-2528 BCE c. 2686-2181 BCE
people settle along the nile and learn to use bronze. At least
Khufu Rules. The Great Pyramid is built The Old Kingdom: a long period of peace and order
2 separate states develop.

c. 1479-1458 BCE
c. 332-30 BCE
Hatshepsut Rules c. 1550-1069 BCE
c. 1279-1212 BCE The New Kingdom: the Hyksos are driven out, Egypt
Alexander the Great conquers Egypt. One of his generals
founds the Ptolemaic Dynasty
Rameses II rules. dominated neighboring lands

c. 1650-1550 BCE c. 2025-1650 BCE c. 3100 BCE


Second Intermediate Period: the Hyksos invade and The Middle Kingdom: Egypt is united under strong rulers. King Namer unites Egypt. The Archaic period (or Early
occupy Egypt Nubia is conquered Dynastic Period) begins

c. 2181-2025 BCE c. 1069-332 BCE


c. 30 BCE
The First Intermediate Period: A time of disorder and The Late Dynastic Period: Egypt is invaded and ruled in
Romans take control of Egypt
division as rival leaders fight for control turn by Nubians, Assyrians and Persians

Year 7 HaSS- Ancient Egypt


Quiz Questions
In your groups DISCUSS, and WRITE your answer on the quiz sheet

Question 1
What does BCE
mean?

Year 7 HaSS- Ancient Egypt


Quiz Questions
In your groups DISCUSS, and WRITE your answer on the quiz sheet

Question 2
When was the
great pyramid
built?

Year 7 HaSS- Ancient Egypt


Quiz Questions
In your groups DISCUSS, and WRITE your answer on the quiz sheet

Question 3
What was the
Nile River used
for?

Year 7 HaSS- Ancient Egypt


Quiz Questions
In your groups DISCUSS, and WRITE your answer on the quiz sheet

Question 4
What time
period comes
AFTER BCE?

Year 7 HaSS- Ancient Egypt


Quiz Questions
In your groups DISCUSS, and WRITE your answer on the quiz sheet

Question 5
What does A.D
Stand for?

Year 7 HaSS- Ancient Egypt


Quiz Questions
In your groups DISCUSS, and WRITE your answer on the quiz sheet

Question 6
In what year/time
period did people
settle along the Nile
river?

Year 7 HaSS- Ancient Egypt


Quiz Questions
In your groups DISCUSS, and WRITE your answer on the quiz sheet

Question 7
What are "the Black
Lands"?

Year 7 HaSS- Ancient Egypt


Quiz Questions
In your groups DISCUSS, and WRITE your answer on the quiz sheet

Question 8
Where were the
Pharoahs burried?

Year 7 HaSS- Ancient Egypt


Quiz Questions
In your groups DISCUSS, and WRITE your answer on the quiz sheet

Question 9
True or False, Egypt
became a part of the
Roman Empire in
c.30?

Year 7 HaSS- Ancient Egypt


Quiz Questions
In your groups DISCUSS, and WRITE your answer on the quiz sheet

Question 10
What years did
Rameses II rule?

Year 7 HaSS- Ancient Egypt


Swap Sheets with the
group next to you

Year 7 HaSS- Ancient Egypt

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