Life on the Nile: Farming in Ancient Egypt
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
6 questions
~12 mins
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This worksheet explores the key farming concepts and vocabulary related to life along the Nile in ancient Egypt, helping students understand the significance of agriculture to Egyptian society.
Topics covered:
#History
#History
#Life on the Nile
#Standard
#Vocabulary & Concepts
#Farming
#Define key farming vocabulary related to ancient Egypt
#Explain the importance of the Nile River for Egyptian agriculture
#Compare different farming techniques used in ancient Egypt
#Outline the impact of farming on Egyptian society and economy
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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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Vocabulary and Concepts about Farming in Ancient Egypt
Farming Vocabulary:
- Irrigation: The method of supplying water to crops to help them grow.
- Silt: Fine soil deposited by the Nile during floods, which was very fertile.
- Shadoof: A device used to lift water from the Nile onto fields.
- Harvesting: Gathering mature crops from the fields.
- Plough: A tool used to turn the soil before planting.
Concepts:
- The Nile's annual flooding created fertile land.
- Farming was central to Egyptian life and economy.
- The Egyptians used simple tools and irrigation techniques.
- Surplus crops supported the growth of cities and trade.
1.
Write a short paragraph explaining what 'irrigation' means and why it was important in ancient Egyptian farming.
[3 marks]2.
Compare the use of the shadoof with the plough in ancient Egyptian farming. How did each tool help farmers?
[4 marks]3.
Explain how the annual flooding of the Nile contributed to farming in ancient Egypt.
[5 marks]4.
Outline the main steps involved in the Egyptian farming cycle based on the sources.
[6 marks]5.
Analyse why farming was considered the backbone of ancient Egyptian society.
[6 marks]6.
Compare farming techniques used in ancient Egypt with those used in another ancient civilization of your choice.
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