Farming by the Nile River...
What were the banks of the Nile River called?
The ancient Egyptians called the banks of the Nile River the Black Land because of the mud that had been washed downstream each year from central Africa. The mud was rich in nutrients and remained under the water until autumn.
When did the Nile River flood and how did it help the ancient Egyptian farmers grow crops?
The Nile River flooded every year in June. The Nile River was very helpful to the farmers because it helped the farmers get a great supply of water to grow their plants and crops. If the Egyptians did not have the Nile River the crops would not grow and the people would starve.
What farm animals did the Egyptians have by the Nile and why?
There are many farm animals which are farmed by the Nile River including ducks, geese, pigs, sheep, goats, cows, Oxen’s and donkeys. Sheep and goats are very helpful and make farmers jobs easier because once the seeds are scattered over the soil the sheep and goats stamp and push the seeds down using their hooves of their feet. The cows ate borders of the desert and the greener lands of the delta regions. Oxen’s were used for pulling ploughs and donkeys were widely used to carry supplies.
What were the main crops grown by the Nile?
There were many crops grown by the Nile River. Barley and wheat was grown to make beer and bread. Also beans and lentils were grown near leeks, onions, cabbages, radishes, lettuce, cucumbers, juicy melons, dates and figs.
What farming tools were used at the Nile?
The two main farming tools that were used at the Nile were Hoes and Sickles. Hoes were used to break up soil that was too heavy for the ploughs. Hoes were also used for digging up the soil. The sickles were a sharp tool that was used to cut up grain.
The Nile River flood ...
Nile River farm animals ...
Crops grown by the Nile River ...
The farming tools by the Nile River ...