1. Aim: How did geography affect the Nile River Valley Civilization?
Do Now: What are the 6 characteristics of a civilization?
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2. 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

3. 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

4. Geographic Setting

5. Religion

6. Government

7. Social Structure

8. Contributions

9. Task 2
On the back of the handout, examine the map on the Geography of Egypt
Answer DBQs in FULL SENTENCES

10. Final Summary Question -
How was the geography of Egypt an advantage & a disadvantage?