Essay Planning: Life on the Nile - Farming in Ancient Egypt
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
10 questions
~20 mins
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This worksheet guides students through planning an essay on farming in ancient Egypt, focusing on life on the Nile. It includes scaffolded questions to develop understanding and analytical skills.
Topics covered:
#History
#History
#Life on the Nile
#Standard
#Essay Planning
#Farming
#Explain the importance of farming in ancient Egyptian society
#Compare different aspects of farming life and practices
#Analyse the impact of the Nile on agricultural development
#Outline key arguments for and against the significance of farming in Egypt
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Essay Planning: Life on the Nile - Farming in Ancient Egypt
Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Essay Title and Planning Questions
Essay Question:
How did farming shape life on the Nile in ancient Egypt?
Introduction Thesis:
- Write a brief overview of the importance of farming in ancient Egyptian society.
Point 1 with Evidence:
- Explain how the Nile's annual flooding made farming possible.
- Use specific evidence about the Nile's influence on crop cultivation.
Point 2 with Evidence:
- Compare different farming techniques used in ancient Egypt.
- Include evidence about tools, irrigation, and crop types.
Counter-argument:
- Analyse possible limitations or challenges faced by Egyptian farmers.
- Consider environmental or social factors that could have affected farming.
Conclusion:
- Outline the overall significance of farming to Egyptian life.
- Summarise key points and state whether farming was the foundation of Egyptian society.
Questions:
1.
Explain why the Nile was crucial for farming in ancient Egypt. (3 marks)
[3 marks]2.
Compare the tools and techniques used by ancient Egyptian farmers to cultivate their land. (4 marks)
[4 marks]3.
Analyze how the Nile's flooding impacted the development of agriculture in Egypt. (4 marks)
[4 marks]4.
Outline the main challenges faced by farmers in ancient Egypt. (3 marks)
[3 marks]5.
Explain how farming contributed to the development of Egyptian society. (3 marks)
[3 marks]6.
Compare the importance of farming to other aspects of ancient Egyptian life such as religion or trade. (4 marks)
[4 marks]7.
Outline the role of irrigation in ancient Egyptian farming. (3 marks)
[3 marks]8.
Write a brief conclusion explaining the significance of farming to life on the Nile. (4 marks)
[4 marks]9.
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of the Nile’s flooding for Egyptian farmers. (4 marks)
[4 marks]10.
Analyse why farming was considered the backbone of ancient Egyptian civilization. (4 marks)
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