1. Aim: How did Civilization rise in Ancient Egypt? Do Now: Egypt is home of the Nile River. Many historians call Egypt the “Gift of the Nile”. Why do you think historians have given Egypt this name? Key Terms Nile River Agricultural Surplus Civilization Specialization Coach Smith

2. The Nile River is the longest river in the world. The Nile River is over 4,000 miles long. The Nile River is located in Egypt.

3. Coach Smith Egypt is a country in Africa.

4. Facts About the Nile River The Nile River is the longest river in the world. The Nile gets its name from the Greek word “Neilos”, which means valley. The Nile flows northward. The Nile flooded annually. Flooding from the Nile provided fertile soil for farming. Coach Smith

5. It is important to remember that most of Egypt is desert. The Nile River made civilization in Egypt possible.

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7. “The Gift of the Nile” Historians call Egyptian civilization the “Gift of the Nile.” Why? The Nile provided water for farming. Farming led to permanent settlements. Permanent settlements led to civilization. Let’s examine these events more closely. Coach Smith

8. When people farm successfully, they grow more food than they need. This extra food is called agricultural surplus. With surplus, some people do not need to farm. They can perform different jobs.

9. Coach Smith Specialization occurs when people in a society perform different jobs. Surplus makes specialization possible.

10. Characteristics of a Civilization Agriculture Agricultural Surplus Division of Labor or Specialization Advanced Technical Skills A form of government Cities A Calendar Coach Smith

11. The Nile River made civilization in Egypt possible. It allowed Egyptians to farm and develop a civilization.

12. Coach Smith Can you find the country where the Nile river is located in this map of Africa?

13. Coach Smith The Nile River flooded and provided a fertile layer of soil. This layer of soil is called silt.

14. Questions for Reflection: Where is the Nile River located? Provide two facts about the Nile River? Why do historians call Egyptian civilization the “Gift of the Nile”? Define agricultural surplus. Define specialization. List three characteristics of civilization. Coach Smith