Why was Egypt called the gift of the Nile? **Hint** (look at section that talks about The gift of the Nile on Page 88)
How did the king unify Egypt? **HINT** read second paragraph of Section Kings Unify Egypt
Why do you think King Menes wanted to rule both Upper and Lower Egypt?
Match the Vocabulary with its definition.
| Stavka koja se može prevući | arrow_right_alt | Odgovarajuća stavka |
|---|---|---|
dynasty | arrow_right_alt | rapids |
Cataracts | arrow_right_alt | a triangle-shaped area of land made from soil deposited by a river |
Delta | arrow_right_alt | the title used by the rulers of Egypt |
pharaoh | arrow_right_alt | series of rulers from the same family |
Egypt was called the "gift of the Tigris" because the river brought life to the region and allowed it to thrive.
A delta is a triangle-shaped area of land made from soil deposited by a river.
Menes rose to power in Upper Egypt hoping to separate the region from Lower Egypt.
Pharaoh was the title used by the rulers of Egypt. It means "great one."
Menes is said to have founded Egypt's first dynasty, or series of rulers from the same family.
What was the title of this Section?