The Nile River made Egypt fertile due to its yearly _______. Pyramids were built during the _______ period in ancient Egypt. The
French scholar Jean-François Champollion used the _______ to decipher Egyptian hieroglyphics. The pharaoh Akhenaten introduced the first example of _______ by pushing for the sole worship of the sun god Aten. The first female pharaoh was _______. During the _______, ancient Egypt's territory reached its greatest extent. Respond to the following based on your reading. The Nile was a key geographic feature in Egyptian history. Why was the Nile River important? Pretend you're explaining the role of religion in ancient Egyptian society, giving some examples of evidence that back up its importance.
7. The Nile was the main source of water and the main route of transit in ancient Egypt. Its annual flooding was predictable and enriched the soil, which made the Nile River Valley one of the most productive in the ancient world.
8. The Egyptians worshipped many gods. The pharaohs were not only the head of the religion in Egypt, but their rule was also thought to be ordained by the gods. Ancient Egyptians believed that the afterlife was similar to their living life and wanted to prepare people for a similar existence after death. As a result, for the pharaohs during the Old Kingdom, the pyramids were constructed as elaborate tombs that contained everything that a ruler might need in the afterlife.
