Task+1

You are about to begin studying Ancient Egypt. Before we begin this unit you need to complete the following learning preparation. Complete the following work in your exercise books where you classroom teacher has told you.

This week are working towards:
//Understanding the geography of Ancient Egypt and the importance of the Nile River.//

=Complete the following questions=

Based on research (you can use books or the internet), complete the following questions in your workbook.

 * 1) =====In what continent in Egypt?=====
 * 2) What type of weather do you think Egypt would have?
 * 3) What is the capital city of Egypt?
 * 4) How long have people lived in Egypt?
 * 5) What is a Pharoh?
 * 6) Name three Pharoh's and briefly explain what they are well known for.

= = =The Importance of the Nile River= = =

=Extension Activity=

TASK ONE:

 * 1) =====Find one PRIMARY SOURCE (a picture of a primary source) that tells you something about the Nile River and how it was used in Ancient Egypt.=====
 * 2) Explain what is happening in the source AND how an historican would find it useful for teaching us about Ancient Egypt.

TASK TWO:

 * 1) Ancient Egypt is divided into lots of periods of time called DYNASTIES. Find FIVE different dynasties and explain what they are known for.