The Nile River in Africa Quiz

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What river is the longest in Africa?

Amazon River

Mississippi River

The Nile River (correct)

Yangtze River

Which ancient civilization greatly benefited from the Nile River?

Romans

Ancient Egyptians (correct)

Mayans

Greeks

What did the Nile River provide to the ancient Egyptians?

Diamonds

Gold

Oil

Water and food (correct)

Why did ancient Egyptians prefer living along the Nile River?

For rich soil and water supply Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant benefit of the Nile River flooding each year?

Providing rich fertile soil Signup and view all the answers

Where were large ancient Egyptian cities typically located?

Along the banks of the Nile River Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary use of the Nile River by the ancient Egyptians?

For transportation and trade Signup and view all the answers

How did experts believe the ancient Egyptians transported huge stones for building the pyramids?

On barges that sailed on the Nile River Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the purposes mentioned for which the Nile River was used to transport items?

To various sections of the Egyptian kingdom Signup and view all the answers

How did the Nile River appear when viewed from space?

Providing green vegetation all along its path Signup and view all the answers

What is one location mentioned that was not directly associated with the Nile River in the text?

Sinai Peninsula Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the functions mentioned for which boats were used on the Nile River?

Traveling for trade purposes Signup and view all the answers

What did the ancient Egyptians invent to lift buckets of water from the Nile?

Shaduf Signup and view all the answers

What type of crop did the Egyptians grow beside the Nile to make boats and paper?

Papyrus Signup and view all the answers

Why was the Nile River an important place for trade in ancient Egypt?

It attracted people from different regions for trade Signup and view all the answers

Which plant material was used by the Egyptians to make clothing?

Flax Signup and view all the answers

What did the Egyptians trade with other nations?

Flax Signup and view all the answers

How did the Nile River help the Egyptians grow crops in dry parts of the region?

By providing fertile soil along its banks Signup and view all the answers