Geography of Ancient Egypt, Kush, and Canaan – Flashcards
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How did the desert help the people of Egypt and Kush?
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It gave protection from invaders.
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Name all the ways that people used the Mediterranean Sea.
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Catching fish, travel, and trade.
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Describe topography.
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A detailed map of an area.
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What was the topography of Egypt?
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A river valley.
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Describe the Nile River Delta.
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A marshland.
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What does Physical Geography mean?
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The branch of geography concerned with natural features and phenomena of the earth's surface.
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Physical features were something to consider for settling in the area. Where did the Egyptians and Kushites decide to make their homes?
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Near a river.
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Name some of the useful vegetation found along the Nile River.
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Reeds and papyrus.
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Flooding was a problem along he Nile River. How did this affect the people of Egypt and Kush?
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It left behind silt, which was useful for the soil to grow crops.
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Describe the Sea of Galilee.
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A great source for FRESH water.
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Why was the Jordan River different than the Nile River?
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It didn't flood regularly.
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What was "dead" about the Dead Sea?
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It was too salty to support any form of life.
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The plains of Canaan were lush and fertile. What land mass or body of water bordered Canaan?
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The Mediterranean Sea.
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What part of Canaan had the most vegetation?
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Near the Jordan River.
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How did the Nubian Desert affect people's lives?
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The Nubian Desert was hot and dry, but protect the people from invaders.
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How did the Nile River affect people's lives?
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It provided people with water, fish, silt, and transportation.
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Describe the herders of Canaan.
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They lived a nomadic life.
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Why were some people in Canaan herders rather than farmers?
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The land was too hilly and difficult to raise crops.
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From the Nile River, what direction is the Nubian Desert?
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West
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From the Nile River, what direction is the Libyan Desert?
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East
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Which direction is the Syrian Desert from the Dead Sea?
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West, northwest.
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What landscape is north of the Sea of Galilee?
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Lebanon Mountains.
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What landscape was west of the Jordan River?
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The Syrian Desert.
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What body of water was north of the Nile River Delta?
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Mediterranean Sea
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How did the geography affect early settlers in Egypt. Canaan, and Kush? Describe all of the environmental concerns that people had to face when creating a home.
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The settlers had to consider the following: -Where would their water come from? -Where would they grow crops? -Would floods ruin their crops? -How would they trade for goods they needed? -What would be their shelter from the heat and rain?
