Ancient Egypt

ESCOLA SANTA ANNA – PREMIÀ DE DALT – 6th grade Maika Carreras – Patricia Salarich – Carme Florit

What do you know

about Ancient Egypt?

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What do you want to know

about Ancient Egypt?

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Ancient Egypt was one of the greatest and most

powerful civilizations in the history of the world. It

lasted for over 3,000 years from 3,150 BC to 30 BC.

BC: Before Christ

The Nile RiverThe civilization of Ancient Egypt was located

along the Nile River in northeast Africa.

The Nile was basic for the Ancient Egypt's life. Great

Egyptian cities grew up along the Nile as the Egyptian

people became experts in irrigation and were able to

use the water from the Nile to grow rich and profitable

crops.

The Nile provided food, soil, water, and

transportation for the Egyptians. Great floodswould come each year and would provide fertile

soil for growing food.

Wheat was the main food of the Egyptians. They

used it to make bread. They also sold a lot of

their wheat throughout the Middle East helping

the Egyptians to become rich.

Pyramids and Treasure

The Pharaohs of Egypt were often buried in

giant pyramids or in secret tombs. They

believed that they needed treasure to be buried

with them to help them in the afterlife.

As a result, archeologists have a lot of well

preserved artifacts and tombs to examine in order

to find out how the Ancient Egyptians lived.

Literal Questions:Tick the right answer:

1. Where was the Ancient Egypt located?

-Northeast Africa

-Southern Africa

-Southern Asia

-Northeast Australia

2. What was the main food of the Egyptians?

-Tomatoes

-Potatoes

-Wheat

-Carrots

Implicit meaning questions:

1. How many years did the Ancient Egypt last?

- 3,000 years

- 3,150 years

- 3,120 years

- 3,180 years

2. Why the Nile river was important for the Egyptian’s life?

Because …………………………………………………………

Interpreting, evaluating & creating questions:

1. Why do you think the pharaohs were buried with treasures?

Because …………………………………………………………………………………

2. Draw a picture that represents Egypt for you and say why.