Life in Ancient Egypt · 3100 BC to 30 BC

The Gift of the Nile

Understanding how the geography of the Nile River allowed a great civilization to flourish.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why was the annual flooding of the Nile considered a blessing?
  2. 2How did the desert protect the Egyptian people from invaders?
  3. 3What would happen to the Egyptian civilization if the river ran dry?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Early people and ancient societiesNCCA: Primary - Change and continuity
Class/Year: 3rd Year
Subject: Exploring Our Past: From Stone Age Ireland to Ancient Civilizations
Unit: Life in Ancient Egypt
Period: 3100 BC to 30 BC

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