Life on the Nile: Farming in Ancient Egypt

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the importance of farming in ancient Egyptian society along the Nile, examining how the river supported agriculture and daily life.

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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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Understanding Farming in Ancient Egypt

Source A: Description of Farming in Ancient Egypt 'Farming along the Nile was central to Egyptian life. The annual flooding of the river deposited rich silt onto the land, making it ideal for growing crops. Farmers planted wheat, barley, and vegetables, which provided food for the entire society.' Provenance: Excerpt from an ancient Egyptian papyrus document, 1500 BCE.

1.
Explain how the flooding of the Nile helped Egyptian farmers. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the crops grown in ancient Egypt with those grown in a typical modern farm. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline the farming methods used by ancient Egyptians. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Analyse the importance of farming for ancient Egyptian society. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
5.
Describe the role of the annual Nile flood in Egyptian agriculture. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
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Write a brief explanation of how irrigation helped Egyptian farmers. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
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Analyse how farming influenced the development of Egyptian society and culture. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
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Summarize the main ways in which the Nile supported farming in ancient Egypt. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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1/1/2026
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