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    The document discusses ancient Egypt and the importance of the River Nile. It provided the Egyptians with fish for food and fertile soil after annual flooding, but could also cause droughts or destroy farms with floods. Parasites in the flood waters spread disease. The yearly flooding was both a source of life and death, and Egypt has been called "the gift of the Nile". Archaeologists found the Narmer palette shed light on early Egyptian kings and the first ruler to unite Egypt.

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    The Westminster School, Dubai

    Year 6

    Subject : MSC Revision Worksheet Date: October”22

    Topic: Ancient Egypt and river Nile

    .Complete the following

    The main source of food for the Egyptians was fish provided by the …River Nile.
    Nearly every year , the river _Flooded leaving behind a thick layer of silt, rich
    in…nutrients to grow …crops.

    In absence of rain, the shortage of water could cause a drought when animals
    and people died from …hunger and thirst .

    Floods on the other hand …destroyed farms and properties. Parasites.such as


    worms contaminated the water and spread disease like malaria.

    The yearly flooding was called …inundation Which was cause of both life and
    ……death for the Egyptians. …Herodotus Called Egypt the gift of Nile.

    …Archaeologists found the Narmer palette interesting as it threw light on the


    dynasty system and king …Narmer Who was the first ruler of united Egypt. It is
    kept in the ……museum of Cairo .The two main cities that grew up beside river
    Nile were …Memphis And …Thebes.

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