University:
Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools
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AP Environmental Science
Academic year:

2014
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2
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myndverki3ekm

Ancient Egypt The Nile River brought life to Egypt and allowed it to thrive. The Nile is the longest river in the world, (about 4,000 miles long.) Herodotus called the Egypt “the gift of the Nile” because it made possible the development of a civilization in this area. Upper Egypt: southern region of Egypt. The kingdom of Upper Egypt was ruled by a king who wore a white crown. The capital city of Upper Egypt was Nekhen. Lower Egypt: the northern region of Egypt; Nile River creates the delta and flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The kingdom of Lower Egypt was ruled by a king wearing a red crown. The capital of Lower Egypt was Pe. ** For many centuries, Egypt was considered two kingdoms. According to tradition, around 3100 BC, King Menes was able to unify (bring together) the two kingdoms into one glorious kingdom. The red crown of Lower Egypt and the white crown of Upper Egypt were combined into one red and white double crown to show how the two kingdoms had become one. The new capital city of united Egypt was built on the Egyptian delta and called Memphis. Pharaoh: the title given to the kings of united Egypt. Dynasty: a series of rulers from the same family. One great achievement (technological advancement) of ancient Egypt was its vast system of irrigation. The ancient Egyptians built canals so that they could direct the river’s flow and move the water from the Nile River to their farms. cataracts: rapids delta: just before the Nile River empties into the Mediterranean Sea it branches out and this helps to form the delta. The Egyptian Delta is a very fertile area of Egypt. 2/3 of all farming takes place in the delta. Lands to the east and west of Egypt were deserts. The Nile provided the Egyptians with an abundance of food, so they enjoyed a varied diet. Natural barriers, such as the Mediterranean Sea to the north, the deserts to the west and east of Egypt, the Red Sea to the east, and the cataracts to the south, provided the Egyptians with protection from foreign invaders. This was one reason Egypt was able to grow and stay strong and successful for so long.