Aim: How did geography affect the Nile River Valley Civilization? Do Now: What are the 6 characteristics of a civilization? - -
Nile River Valley Civilization Vocabulary Irrigation* - supplying land with water by using rivers, canals or ditches Pharaoh* – ruler of ancient Egypt Contributions* – an achievement or advancement from a civilization
Task #1 Read the Information on Egypt & fill the chart next to the reading using 15 words or less for each 5 volunteers will come up to the board & fill out the information for: Geography Religion Government Social Structure Contributions
Geographic Setting
Religion
Government
Social Structure
Contributions
Task 2 On the back of the handout, examine the map on the Geography of Egypt Answer DBQs 1 - 3 in FULL SENTENCES
Final Summary Question - How was the geography of Egypt an advantage & a disadvantage?