The Rise of Civilization in Egypt

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The Rise of Civilization in Egypt

• In this lesson, students will examine the rise of
  civilization in Egypt.
• Students will be able to define and/or identify
  the following terms and concepts
• Nile River
• Agricultural Surplus
• Civilization
• Specialization

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The Nile River is the longest river in the world.
The Nile River is over 4,000 miles long. The
Nile River is located in Egypt.
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Egypt is a country in Africa.
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Facts About the Nile River

• The Nile River is the longest river in the world.
• The Nile gets its name from the Greek word
  Neilos, which means valley.
• The Nile flows northward.
• The Nile flooded annually.
• Flooding from the Nile provided fertile soil for
  farming.

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It is important to remember that most of Egypt is
desert. The Nile River made civilization in
Egypt possible.
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The Gift of the Nile

• Historians call Egyptian civilization the Gift
  of the Nile.
• Why?
• The Nile provided water for farming.
• Farming led to permanent settlements.
• Permanent settlements led to civilization.
• Lets examine these events more closely.

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When people farm successfully, they grow more
food than they need. This extra food is called
agricultural surplus. With surplus, some people
do not need to farm. They can perform different
jobs.
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Specialization occurs when people in a society
perform different jobs. Surplus makes
specialization possible.
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Characteristics of a Civilization

• Agriculture
• Agricultural Surplus
• Division of Labor or Specialization
• Advanced Technical Skills
• A form of government
• Cities
• A Calendar

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The Nile River made civilization in
Egypt possible. It allowed Egyptians to farm and
develop a civilization.
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Can you find the country where the Nile river is
located in this map of Africa?
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The Nile River flooded and provided a fertile
layer of soil. This layer of soil is called
silt.
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Questions for Reflection

• Where is the Nile River located?
• Provide two facts about the Nile River?
• Why do historians call Egyptian civilization the
  Gift of the Nile?
• Define agricultural surplus.
• Define specialization.
• List three characteristics of civilization.