Egypt Shmegypt

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1.    Egypt has been referred to as the “gift of the Nile.”  What “gifts” did the Nile River have for the people of ancient Egypt?

2.    During what season of the year did the people work on the pyramids? Why do you think this was so?

3.    Did the Nile River hold any dangers? What advice would you give to a fisherman in ancient Egypt?

4.    Why do you think grave robbing was considered so offensive to the people of ancient Egypt?