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Life on the Nile: The Inundation

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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A source analysis worksheet exploring the importance of the annual Nile Inundation in ancient Egyptian life.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Life on the Nile
#Standard
#Source Analysis (Text)
#The Inundation
#Explain the significance of the Nile Inundation in Egyptian agriculture and society
#Compare different perspectives on the Inundation's impact
#Analyse the reliability and usefulness of primary sources

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Life on the Nile: The Inundation

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Source Analysis: The Nile Inundation in Ancient Egypt

Source A: Description of the Nile Inundation

"Each year, the Nile would flood its banks, covering the land with fertile silt that made agriculture possible. This natural event was predictable and vital for the survival of Egypt. Farmers relied on the rising waters to water their crops, and the flood marked the beginning of the new agricultural cycle. Without the inundation, crops would fail, and the economy would suffer. The priests and officials kept records of the flood levels to prepare for each year’s planting season. The Egyptians saw the inundation as a gift from the gods, especially Hapi, the god of the Nile. It was a time of renewal, hope, and gratitude for the sustenance it provided."* Provenance: Ancient Egyptian priest, 1500 BCE, religious and administrative record

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Questions

1.
What does Source A tell us about the importance of the Nile Inundation for ancient Egyptians? (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
How does the provenance of Source A influence its reliability? (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the usefulness of Source A with another hypothetical source that describes the Nile flood as a disaster. What are the strengths and limitations of each? (6 marks)
[6 marks]
4.
Explain why the Egyptians regarded the Nile flood as a divine gift. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
5.
Outline how the Egyptian priests might have used records of the Nile flood levels in their work. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Analyse how the source reflects the Egyptian view of their relationship with the Nile and the gods. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
7.
Compare how the Nile Inundation influenced Egyptian society with how a natural event influences another ancient civilization of your choice. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
8.
Explain the importance of understanding primary sources like Source A when studying ancient history. (3 marks)
[3 marks]

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