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Trade and Life on the Nile in Ancient Egypt

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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This worksheet explores how trade influenced life on the Nile in ancient Egypt, encouraging students to read, interpret, and compare different sources and historian views.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Life on the Nile
#Standard
#Reading Comprehension
#Trade
#Explain the importance of trade in ancient Egyptian society
#Compare different sources to understand trade activities
#Analyse how trade affected daily life on the Nile

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Trade and Life on the Nile in Ancient Egypt

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Trade on the Nile in Ancient Egypt

Source A: Record of Trade Goods from Ancient Egypt

'The traders brought gold, I amethyst, and lapis lazuli from distant lands. They also carried grains, linen, and pottery along the river.' Provenance: An excerpt from an ancient Egyptian trade record, 1500 BCE.

1.
Explain what Source A tells us about the types of goods traded on the Nile. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the types of goods traded with what you know about the importance of trade for ancient Egypt. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline how trade along the Nile might have affected the lives of ordinary Egyptians. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Analyse how the trade records help us understand the relationships between Egypt and other regions. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
B

The Impact of Trade on Egyptian Society

Historian View: John Carter

'Trade not only brought wealth to Egypt but also facilitated cultural exchanges that influenced art, religion, and daily life.' Provenance: Modern historian's analysis of ancient trade.

1.
Explain how trade might have influenced Egyptian culture according to the historian. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the role of trade in supporting Egypt’s economy with its impact on culture. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline the ways in which trade might have affected the daily lives of Egyptian farmers. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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