Settlement of Egypt Kush and Canaan Egyptians Kushites Hebrews Why did these people settle where they did Introduction 3 Civilizations from Africa and southwestern Asia Egyptian Civilization ID: 233248
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Chapter 7 Geography and the Early
Settlement of Egypt, Kush, and CanaanSlide2
Egyptians
Kushites
Hebrews
Why did these people settle
where they did?Slide3
Introduction
3 Civilizations from Africa and southwestern Asia
Egyptian CivilizationSettled along the Nile RiverLasted 3100 BCE - 350 CE
Kush civilizationSettled in Egypt along the southern part of the Nile
Lasted 2000 BCE - 350 CEHebrew civilizationSettled in CanaanLasted 1800 BCE - 70 CE
Significance of Location
Environmental factorswater
topography (the shape of the land)
vegetation (plant life)
Geography
rivers
mountains
valleys
deserts
climate
soil fertilitySlide4
Environmental Factors and Early Human Settlement
Most
important element in
early
human settlement
Sanitation
Fresh drinking water
need water to bathe and wash things
Source of food
Catch fish
Hunt water birds and other animals
Grow crops
Transportationrivers used as highwaysvisit relativestrade goods
WaterSlide5
Environmental Factors and Early Human Settlement
Plains and valleys
good location for farming
excellent for growing crops
Mountains and deserts
Less friendly
difficult to cross
farming difficult
less water
TopographySlide6
Environmental Factors and Early Human Settlement
E
ffect
of physical features
mild weather, regular rain and fresh water are good for plant lifeareas around rivers and lakes - green and lush
mountains usually covered in trees
deserts - dry and hot, little vegetationHow vegetation influenced settlement
plants are a source of food
useful products made out of plants
medicine
baskets
rope
tools
papertrees provide shade from the sunVegetationSlide7
Environmental Factors and the Early Settlement of Egypt and Kush
Physical Features of Egypt and Kush
Nile Riverlong fertile valleymarshy delta by the Mediterranean Sea
Libyan, Arabian, and Nubian Deserthot and dry
natural barrier to protect peopleMediterranean Searich in fishwaterway that linked ancient Egypt to other civilizations
Red Seaclimate was hot and dry
surrounded by desertSlide8
Environmental Factors and Human Settlement in Egypt and Kush
water
natural irrigation and fertilization
regular flooding left rich soil for cropsfish to catch
animals to huntgeesehipposcrocodiles
giraffesostriches
topographysouthern end of Nile - narrow valleys and hills
wide areas of flat land around deep river bends
north - wide plains were covered by Nile flooding
vegetation
plentiful
Useful plants
reeds
basketsroofspapyrusropespapercropswheatbarleySlide9
Environmental Factors and the Early Settlement of Canaan
Physical Features of Canaan
West - coastal plains bordering the MediterraneanNorth - Lebanon Mountains rise steeply from coastSouthern part of this range becomes the lower hills of Galilee
Jordan River flows through middle of CanaanFlows through Sea and Galilee and ends at the Dead Sea
Land around river valley includes hills, grassy slopes and mountainsEast - hot, dry Syrian DesertSouthwest - Negev DesertSlide10
Environmental Factors and the Early Settlement of Canaan
Environmental Factors and Human Settlement in Canaan
WaterMediterranean SeaWet, fertile plains near sea were farmed
Allowed traders from many lands to visitSea of Galileefreshwater lake
plentiful fish fertile landDead Sea
Saltysurrounding land is hot, dry, and unsuitable for farmingJordan River
provided hunting, fishing, and farmingdid not flood regularly
Topography
Easiest to live in coastal plains and near Jordan
Hilly land difficult for crops
People were herders instead of farmers
Herders were nomads
Nomads wander from place to place in search of good land for their animals to graze - no permanent home
Tended flocks of sheep, goats, cattle, donkeys, and camelsMountains hardest area to settleSome nomads herd cattle and camels in the Negev and Syrian DesertsVegetationMost plentiful near the Jordan RiverSome light forestsGrasslands commonSlide11
Summary
What are the 3 Environmental Factors that determine where early civilizations
settled?How did topography differ in Egypt and Kush versus Canaan?
What are the role of Nomads in Canaan?Slide12
Assignment:
You have read two texts and watched a video describing the topography of Ancient Egypt. All 3 include information about
traveling in Egypt.“Chapter 7 – Geography and Early Settlement of Egypt, Kush, and Canaan”“Egyptian Trade” Article“Five Facts about Ancient Egypt – Geography for Kids”
Take on the role of a trader in Ancient Egypt. Make an entry in your travel journal that tells what you have experienced in your travels and the dangers you may have encountered that day.