Life on the Nile: Farming in Ancient Egypt

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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Life on the Nile: Farming in Ancient Egypt

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to Farming on the Nile

The Nile River was central to life in ancient Egypt. Its annual flooding deposited nutrient-rich silt onto the farmland, making it ideal for agriculture. The Egyptians developed various farming methods to make the most of this natural cycle. Farming supported the growth of cities, created food surpluses, and enabled Egypt to become a powerful civilization.

1.
Explain how the Nile River's flooding helped farmers in ancient Egypt. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of relying on the Nile's flooding for farming. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline the main farming methods used by ancient Egyptians to improve crop production.
[3 marks]
4.
Analyse how successful farming affected ancient Egyptian society and economy.
[6 marks]
5.
Describe the consequences of poor flooding or drought for ancient Egyptian farmers.
[3 marks]
6.
Compare the role of farming in supporting the Egyptian economy with its role in supporting society.
[4 marks]
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Outline the importance of the Nile and farming for the development of ancient Egyptian civilization.
[3 marks]
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Analyse the long-term impact of farming practices on the environment and society in ancient Egypt.
[6 marks]

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1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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