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1. Why was the Nile the foundation of the Egyptian Civilization?
2. Why do you think landowners of flooded areas paid higher taxes?
3. How did religion influence harvest?
4. What are the two major sources of the Nile River? Why is the Blue Nile called that way?
5. Explain how was the Nile a blessing to Egypt's growth?
6. How is the Nile River controlled Today?
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1. The Nile was the foundation of the Egyptian civilization because the river provided the surrounding soil with fertility, especially when it flooded, so of course people who lived in the arid regions of Egypt would settle there. Without the Nile river, the Egyptian civilization may have never came to be. (Page 1)
2. I believe that landowners of flooded areas paid higher taxes, because they could easily profit from the crops they could grow there, while those who lived in an infertile area could barely cultivate anything.(Page 1)
3.Religion influenced harvest because when the middle of June came (flooding of the Nile occurred at this time) people would worship Hapi, god of fertility. Spring signaled the "death" of Osiris, the corn god, and the time to harvest. When fall came, Osiris was reborn and it was time to plant seeds again. (Page 1)
4.Two major sources of the Nile river were the Mediterranean Sea and Lake Victoria. The Blue Nile is referred to as such because the sedimentary deposits/silt in it give it a blue color. (page 2)
5.The Nile River was a blessing to Egypt's growth because it spread rich silt across the land during its annual flooding therefore creating a suitable living environment for plants and humans. (page 1)
6. The Nile River is now controlled by dams and irrigation systems (Ex. The Aswan dam.) (Page 2 and prior knowledge)
~De'Andreah H.
1. Why was the Nile the foundation of the Egyptian Civilization?
It provided transportation and water.
2. Why do you think landowners of flooded areas paid higher taxes?
they could grow things on their land.
3. How did religion influence harvest?
They had a river god named Hapi
4. What are the two major sources of the Nile River? Why is the Blue Nile called that way?
5. Explain how was the Nile a blessing to Egypt's growth?
They had everything they needed
6. How is the Nile River controlled Today?
The Aswan dam
1. Why was the Nile the foundation of the Egyptian Civilization?
It provided transportation and water.
2. Why do you think landowners of flooded areas paid higher taxes?
they could grow things on their land.
3. How did religion influence harvest?
They had a river god named Hapi
4. What are the two major sources of the Nile River? Why is the Blue Nile called that way?
5. Explain how was the Nile a blessing to Egypt's growth?
They had everything they needed
6. How is the Nile River controlled Today?
The Aswan dam
zarah austin
1. The Nile was the foundation of the Egyptians civilization because most of the Egyptians need and material came from the Nile even the creation of the paper papyrus and the Nile made it possible for the creation of agricultural farming.page1
2.I think that land owners with areas that flood had to pay highier taxes because of the water that was use to improve their crop when it flooded also i think that they had to pay more because when it flooded the crops grew more and the farmer who crops had receive more water and grown more would have more or a surplus or food come tax time so to make it an even "playing field" those who received more water would have to be taxed more.page 1
3. Religion effects harvest because most people of Egypt believe that the god Osiris was the harvest that every fall he would live and ever spring he would die. They also believed that the god of the nile Ha pi flood the land so that osiris could live he was also know as the "spirit of Osiris".
4. The two major sources of the Nile river are the White Nile and the Blue Nile, the blue nile gets it name because sediment in the river travel down its banks this slit carries the sediment and is what gives the blue nile its name.page2
5. The Nile is a blessing to Egypt growth because throught the time of Egypt the River Nile has given the egyptians their many ways of agriculture and irrigation; the Nile has also protected against invander who would wish to destroy Egypt and with out the Nile Egypt would not be the same or would not even exist.page 2
6.The Nile today is controlled by a series of dams and irrigation system
JusticeMason
Commenting on Zarah Austin:
You forgot to answer question 4. =(
Maybe you were moving too fast?
~De'Andreah Hollowell.
umm.. you guys need to read the directions:
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comenting to Zarah Austin
You didn't put an answer for number 4 and you didn't put the page numbers where you found your answers. I think that if you would've put more effort into your answers, they'd be good because you seem like you're on the right track but you just didn't complete your thought.
Kelly Drelles
1. Why was the Nile the foundation of the Egyptian Civilization?
Because it provided an irrigation system for everyone along it. And every summer it would spread fertile silt all over the ground.
2. Why do you think landowners of flooded areas paid higher taxes?
Because even though the nile flooded once a year. The farming conditions were awesome.
3. How did religion influence harvest?
The river god named Hapi. He became connected with Osiris. Osiris was beleived to die in spring and Hapi became angry and made the river flood. But then she was reborn in fall.
4. What are the two major sources of the Nile River? Why is the Blue Nile called that way?
The white nile and the blue nile. The blue nile picks up sedements and flows to the delta and drops them. Thats where it gets its name.
5. Explain how was the Nile a blessing to Egypt's growth?
The cycle of harvest. Kind of like a callendar.
6. How is the Nile River controlled Today?
A series of dams and irrigation systems.
May Hogan
zarah austin-
you forgot to answer question i think next time it would be helpful to read over your answers in the end to make sure you answered every question.
-from:emily b.
may hogan-
i think your answer for question five is interesting because i thought it was a blessing because it had a whole ton of water around egypt and it just reapered like a maricle for people to live on i guess it just goes to show there are many reasons for egypts importance.--
From: Emily Bennett
. The Nile was the foundation of the Egyptians civilization because most of the Egyptians need and material came from the Nile even the creation of the paper papyrus and the Nile made it possible for the creation of agricultural farming.page1
2.I think that land owners with areas that flood had to pay highier taxes because of the water that was use to improve their crop when it flooded also i think that they had to pay more because when it flooded the crops grew more and the farmer who crops had receive more water and grown more would have more or a surplus or food come tax time so to make it an even "playing field" those who received more water would have to be taxed more.page 1
3. Religion effects harvest because most people of Egypt believe that the god Osiris was the harvest that every fall he would live and ever spring he would die. They also believed that the god of the nile Ha pi flood the land so that osiris could live he was also know as the "spirit of Osiris".
4. The two major sources of the Nile river are the White Nile and the Blue Nile, the blue nile gets it name because sediment in the river travel down its banks this slit carries the sediment and is what gives the blue nile its name.page2
5. The Nile is a blessing to Egypt growth because throught the time of Egypt the River Nile has given the egyptians their many ways of agriculture and irrigation; the Nile has also protected against invander who would wish to destroy Egypt and with out the Nile Egypt would not be the same or would not even exist.page 2
6.The Nile today is controlled by a series of dams and irrigation system
JusticeMason
1. The Nile made the Egyptian’s land fertile for crops; it provided water, and transportation. But the Nile also made people work together to help start their thriving civilization. [PAGE 1]
2. I think the reason why landowners in flooded areas paid higher taxes was because their area where their crops was very fertile and they probably had an abundance of crops and they had the resource to get water whenever they wanted. But people who had land in dry areas didn’t have the chance to get water whenever possible or have that many crops. [PAGE 1]
3. Religion influenced the harvests because when the middle of June came, the flooding of the Nile always happens, signaled the worship of Hapi [he was the god of fertility]. When spring came Osiris, the corn god, died and the crops were harvested. But when it came to be fall Osiris was reborn and the Egyptians replanted their seeds. [PAGE 1]
4. Two major sources to the Nile were Lake Victoria and the Mediterranean Sea. The Blue Nile was called that way because the deposits of silt give it its blue color. [PAGE 2]
5. The fertile silt in the Nile deposited on the land when there was flooding, causing there to be rich land suitable for crops, livestock, and the Egyptians. [PAGE 2]
6. Today the Nile is controlled by a series of dams and irrigation systems, like the Aswan dam, but there are no more annual floods that cause the rich, fertile land. [PAGE 2]
-Haley Young
1. The Nile had been the foundation of Egypt's civilization because the river had provided surrounding soil (on the banks and such) with fertility. People would most definitely settle there then for this very reason. If it weren't for the Nile, the Egyptian civilization may have never been what it became. (page 1)
2. Landowners of flooded areas had to have paid higher taxes because they would be able to go make a profit from crops that they would be able to grow from the flooding, which made the land fertile. People who had lived in an infertile area would have paid lower taxes, as they wouldn't be able to grow anything, really. (page 1)
3. Harvest was influenced by religion because during the middle of June (when the flooding would happen), the god Hapi was worshipped, as Hapi was the god of fertility. Spring would signal the "death" of Osiris, (the corn god), and it was time to plant seeds again, restarting the whole cycle. (page 1)
4. Two sources of the Nile are Lake Victoria and the Mediterranean Sea. The Blue Nile is called the Blue Nile because of sedimentary deposits or silt in the river that give it its blue tint. (page 2)
5. The Nile was a blessing to Egypt's growth because: It would spread silt across the land during the flooding "season", giving a fertile living area/environment for growing plants and the people that resided there. (page 1)
6. The Nile River is now controlled by irrigation systems and by dams. (page 2)
--Ava G. 1st Hr.
1. Why was the Nile the foundation of the Egyptian Civilization? The rise and fall of the river gave fertilization to the farmers. Egypt wouldn’t survive if it wasn’t for the money they make of off wonderful crops.
2. Why do you think landowners of flooded areas paid higher taxes? Since some had worse crop soil, they wouldn’t get as much money as the others, so if they paid the same amount they would go bank rup appose to the ones with the higher taxes. To make things even, more money means more income to pay taxes.
3. How did religion influence harvest? It was kind of a schedule based on gods, when the river flooded it was believed that it was caused by Hapi, known as “soul of Osiris” because in the spring, when Osiris died, that was when the water came down and crops were able to be grown again.
4. What are the two major sources of the Nile River? Why is the Blue Nile called that way? White Nile, and Blue Nile. From the sediment that it picks up that gives it a bluish color.
5. Explain how was the Nile a blessing to Egypt's growth? During the flood season, it brings fertile soil to the valley helping plants grow more for human trade.
6. How is the Nile River controlled Today? There are more dams and irrigation systems which causes no more flooding which brings most of the soil to lake Naser.
- Emily Guy
1. The Nile was the foundation of the Egyptian Civilization because
in a land that should be all dry, barren desert, the Nile runs through providing transportation and very fertile soil for prosperous farming. page 1
2. When the floods were receading they left behind silt which made the soil very fertile. The people who owned land that got flooded paid higher taxes because they got better land to farm on. page 1
3. Some gods were worshiped in certain harvest seasons. An example would be Hapi who was worshiped in mid-June as the level of the Nile started to rise. Also, some god's birth and re-birth cycles fell into place with the harvest seasons. An example would be Osiris who the Egyptians believed died in early Spring, when their was drought and harvesting started, and reborn in the Fall when planting started. page 1
4. The two major sources of the Nile River are the White Nile and the Blue Nile. The Blue Nile is clled the Blue Nile because of the color of the silt suspened in the water before it meets the White Nile. page 2
5. The Nile is a blessing to Egypt's growth because it provided transportation, which promoted trade with other civilizations. It also provided great farmlands which provided large harvests. page 1
6. Today, the Nile River is controlled by a series of dams and irrigation systems. page 2
Emma FitzGerald
Mallory Caillaud-Jones
9-1
1. Why was the Nile the foundation of the Egyptian Civilization?
The Nile was the foundation of the Egyptian Civilization because without it the Egyptians would never have been able to live in such conditions. It provided resources that the Egyptians needed in order to live and also created a civilization, which practiced communal cooperation. (Pg.1)
2. Why do you think landowners of flooded areas paid higher taxes?
They paid higher taxes because when the flooding subsided it left fertile silt which enriches the land and provides those landowners with more crops to harvest and sell, there after they would gain profit from the good harvest they sold to make up for what they had to pay in taxes. (Pg. 1)
3. How did religion influence harvest?
The inundation cycle was worshiped as a god because the process was always so incredible in the eyes of the Egyptians. The inundation was worshiped under the god named Hapi and was usually portrayed as a bearded overweight man, wearing a fisherman’s belt and holding the riches provided by the Nile itself. He was worshiped in mid-June but wasn’t a god throughout all the seasons.
Osiris; the corn god represented the fertile properties of the Nile.
(Pg. 1)
4. What are the two major sources of the Nile River? Why is the Blue Nile
called that way?
*The White Nile and the Blue Nile.
*The Blue Nile carries away vast amounts of sediment (silt), which suspends in the water as it flows on, giving the Blue Nile its name. The Blue Nile grows and changes during inundation and reduces when the drought comes, while the White Nile usually stays the same throughout the seasons.
(Pg. 2)
5. Explain how was the Nile’s a blessing to Egypt's growth?
It presented the Egyptians with an opportunity to thrive in a desert area by producing fertile soil for farming, water for drinking and a form of transportation that was used often for trading. (Pg. 1)
6. How is the Nile River controlled Today?
Today the Nile is controlled by a series of dams and irrigation systems.
(Pg. 2)
1.
Why was the Nile the foundation of the Egyptian Civilization?
Because it provided water and fertile soil in the middle of a sea of sand (pg. 1)
2. Why do you think landowners of flooded areas paid higher taxes?
Because they get fertilizers along with the flood so they could grow more crops
3. How did religion influence harvest?
Because the birth and death of osiris coordinates with planting and harvesting
4. What are the two major sources of the Nile River? Why is the Blue Nile called that way?
The white nile (lake victoria)and the blue nile(highland ethiopia), the silt suspended in the water(pg.1)
5. Explain how was the Nile a blessing to Egypt's growth?
It spreads the silt all over the valley along with the flood water
6. How is the Nile River controlled Today?
The aswan dam (pg.2)
Hanna Shih
From Maria Gonzalez
1. The Nile was the foundation of the Egyptian Civilization because water was essential to life. So people gathered near the Nile and eventually came together as a civilization. Leaders emerged and helped shape them. P.1
2. I think the landowners of flooded areas paid higher taxes because their lands received more water/irrigation. It was more fertile. So they made the most profits. P.1
3. The Egyptians basically worshipped the Nile river because of the prosperity, well fertile silt it brought them. So the flooding seasons were the most appreciated because in turn the harvests would be more productive if the flooding was huge.
p.1
4. The two major sources of the Nile River are the White Nile and the Blue Nile. The Blue Nile is called that because of the silt in the water when the flooding waters were high. .P.2
5. The Nile was where it all began, without Egypt would never have flourished as it did. Because of the Nile, Egypt had prosperous harvests. The Nile also provided a form of transportation for trade between villages. P.1 + 2
6. The Nile River is controlled by a series of dams and irrigation systems. P.2
1. Why was the Nile the foundation of the Egyptian Civilization?
The Nile was there only source of water. When the Nile flooded every summer it spread fertile silt over the land. The Egyptians adapted to the Niles changing seasons. They also used the Nile as a way of transportation.
2. Why do you think landowners of flooded areas paid higher taxes?
There land was more suited to grow crops, because of the fertile silt that the flooding left behind.
3. How did religion influence harvest?
The Egyptians believed that when the drought began and the harvesting started Osiris the corn god died. He was reborn once the floods began in the fall
4. What are the two major sources of the Nile River? Why is the Blue Nile called that way? When the blue Nile meets the white Nile it becomes a greenish color
5. Explain how was the Nile a blessing to Egypt's growth?
Because the Nile was so long, it allowed the Egyptians to extend there boundaries a lot farther.
6. How is the Nile River controlled Today? The Nile today is controlled by a series of dams and irrigation systems. There are no more floods because of it.
Jacob Green
1. Why was the Nile the foundation of the Egyptian Civilization? The Nile provided the Egyptians with fertile soil, water, a form of transportation, and even something to worship. I believe that without the Nile River the Egyptian Civilization wouldn’t have come to be. Page1
2. Why do you think landowners of flooded areas paid higher taxes? The had to pay higher taxes because the flooding made their land more airable vs. the people in less airable ares couldn’t grow crops. Page1
3. How did religion influence harvest? When June and the flooding of the Nile came the Egyptians worshiped the god of fertility, Hapi. The death of Osiris came in the spring droughts came and it was the time to harvest. Then in the fall when Osiris was reborn it was time to plant again. Page1
4. What are the two major sources of the Nile River? Why is the Blue Nile called that way? The White Nile and the Blue Nile. The Blue Nile is called that because erodes and carries vast amounts of sediments which tints it Blue. Page2
5. Explain how was the Nile a blessing to Egypt's growth? The Nile was a blessing to Egypt because it deposited rich silt on the arid landscape so that plants and people can live. Page2
6. How is the Nile River controlled Today? It is controlled by a series of dams and irrigation systems. Page2
Ethan Glatz
Laura said
These are the answers the questions on (The miracle of the Nile) Laura Johnson
1. The nile was the foundation of Egypt because it controlled almost everything they did. It controlled when they planted and when they built. Their leaders (who eventually became Pharaohs) helped them to know when to plant.
2. Land owners with flooded lands paid higher taxes because the floods brought silt to enrich the land and make the harvest better.
3. There was an egyptian god (Hapi) Who dealt with the yearly floods and fertility. He would have been prayed to yearly to ensure a good harvest.
4. The 2 sources of the nile river are the white nile and the blue nile. The blue nile is called such because the silt in the waters made it look blue.
5. The nile was a blessing on egypt's growth because it helped them to learn surveying so they would know what would be under water and what wouldn't.It also gave them water to survive while leaving them with the protection of the desert against invaders.
6. The nile today is controlled by a series of dams and irrigation channels.
From Savannah
1. Why was the Nile the foundation of the Egyptian Civilization?
The Nile was the foundation of Egyptian Civilization because in the summer, it flooded and watered the land near it. Then, in the fall when the floodwaters receded, the land that was once underwater water was fertile. Also, the flood helped them gather water. page 1
2. Why do you think landowners of flooded areas paid higher taxes?
The landowners of flooded areas paid higher taxes because in the spring, their land was the very fertile, and they did not have to work hard to irrigate water. page 1
3. How did religion influence harvest?
The religion of the Egyptians influenced the harvest because they believed that Osiris, the god of corn, died in early spring, when the drought was at its peak, and was reborn again in the fall when the flood receded and planting began again. page 1
4. What are the two major sources of the Nile River? Why is the Blue Nile called that way?
The two major sources of the Nile River are the White Nile and the Blue Nile. The Blue Nile is called that because it erodes and carries a lot of sediment and they give it it’s color. page 2
5. Explain how was the Nile a blessing to Egypt's growth.
The Nile helped Egypt by producing water for their fields, and providing fertile soil. It flooded fields in the summer, then receded in the fall, leaving behind ideal planting soil.
6. How is the Nile River controlled Today?
Today, the Nile is controlled by a series of dams and irrigation systems. It no longer floods every year. page 2
From Maddie
1. Why was the Nile the foundation of the Egyptian Civilization?
Because it provided them with water and, after it flooded with fertile soil so that they could grow plants and survive.
2. Why do you think landowners of flooded areas paid higher taxes?
Because they didn't have to buy food or work as hard to irrigate their fields so that they could grow food for their families.
3. How did religion influence harvest?
They believed that, in the spring, the god Osiris died, which stopped the drought and let the harvesting began. He was reborn in the fall when the river flooded and planting began again.
4. What are the two major sources of the Nile River? Why is the Blue Nile called that way?
The two major sources of the Nile River are the BLue and White Nile. The Blue Nile got its name from the silt suspended in the water.
5. Explain how was the Nile a blessing to Egypt's growth?
It was a blessing because it helped them make the first practicable calendar and it gave the different communities a way to integrate and work together so that they could all get the water they needed.
6. How is the Nile River controlled Today?
It's controlled by a series of dams and irrigation systems.
From Emily B.
1. Why was the Nile the foundation of the Egyptian Civilization?
Because the Nile was the main source for the water for farming or agriculture and the Nile provided transportation the Nile was provider for all things the Egyptians needed.
2. Why do you think landowners of flooded areas paid higher taxes?
Because they got better farming in those areas because of the water. Which means the more farming the more money you make so the more you have to pay.
3.How did religion influence harvest?
Because it was believed that there was a god by the name Hapi that wore a belt of fisherman and boatmen so he provided fertilizing waters if you would pray to the Hapi god maybe you would get more rain or a flood. Better water.
4. What are the two major sources of the Nile River? Why is the Blue Nile called that way?
The white Nile and the blue Nile.
It¢s the chief source of floodwater the silt substance in the water gives the blue Nile it¢s name.
5. Explain how was the Nile a blessing to Egypt's growth?
The Nile refurbished Egypt it renewed it Egypt was nothing until there was a flood in the summer and in the fall land emerged which today is now Egypt the nile created Egypt. And it maintained a environmentally safe secure place to live in.
6. How is the Nile River controlled Today?
By a series of dams and irrigation systems. As of right now there are no more floods and all of the silt that was once in the Nile valley is in the floor of lake Nasser.
1.Like Most other early civilization, it was a water source,
and it replenished the soil with rich fertile silt every year.
2. i believe they paid more, because they might have
needed more workers to help created irrigation
ways around their land
3. Osiris, played an important role,
he dies every spring because of the drought,
and is brought back to life when the flood has died down
4. the two major sources of the Nile are,
lake Victoria that feeds the White Nile
and lake Tana that feeds the Blue Nile, the Blue Nile later meets the
White Nile in Khartoum, Sudan
the blue Nile is called that because it starts to turn green, and it darkens
when the water starts to rise
5.It creates transportation and communication
6. the Nile now-a-days is controlled by
a series of dams and irrigation ways, the annuals floods
aren't so annual anymore
-Rueben Musodna
Commenting on Mallory
I liked all of your answers. They helped me understand the article a little more. You described everything perfectly. Fantastic job! :]
Stephen King said
ere is the home work.
1.the Nile was the only source of water for miles round so people went there. It also helped with the silt for farming.
2. the land owners of flooded places payed higher taxes because they got the impotent silt for farming.
3.religion influenced harvest because a gods death and re birth would allow the Nile to flood and them to grow.
4. The white and blue Nile. the blue it the giver of silt and is not white.
5. the Nile was the only water for miles around if you didn't live there you were dead.
6.today the nile is controled trough dams and the silt makes it to the sea.
Commenting on Emily Guy-
I like your answer for number four. You used the names of the gods to help not make it confusing, and you really described everything.
Good job!
From Abby
1. Why was the Nile the foundation of the Egyptian Civilization?
Because it was a way to transport easily and that promoted trade with other cities near the river bank. It produced rich silt and nourished trees so they would grow foods. Pg; 45
2. Why do you think landowners of flooded areas paid higher taxes?
They paid higher taxes because when it did flood it left a rich layer of silt and that was great fertilizer, so they had to pay because they were benefiting from it. Pg; 46
3. How did religion influence harvest?
Religion influenced it because they thought that when certain things such as drought or floods were happening to the earth it was because of the gods which influenced if they should harvest or not. Pg; 46- 47
4. What are the two major sources of the Nile River? Why is the Blue Nile called that way?
The two sources of the Nile are the White Nile and the Blue Nile . The Blue Nile is called that because it sort of looks that way with a tint of green. Pg; 45
5. Explain how was the Nile a blessing to Egypt's growth?
The Nile protected them from invaders so they would continue to grow. Pg; 44
6. How is the Nile River controlled Today?
It is controlled by the people, they share it as transportation and for growing their food. Pg; 44
1. Why was the Nile the foundation of the Egyptian Civilization?
It gave them the fertile soil they needed and taught the ancient Egyptians how to work as a community as they adapted each season to its changing waters. Leaders arose to direct the ordeal, starting a thriving farming culture,
Page 1
2. Why do you think landowners of flooded areas paid higher taxes?
It cost the town more time and resources to maintain those properties affected by floods.
Page 1
3. How did religion influence harvest?
The god Osiris, the corn god, was believed to die in the spring when drought was going on and harvesting started. He was reborn in the fall when planting began again.
Page 1
4. What are the two major sources of the Nile River? Why is the Blue Nile called that way?
The White Nile from Lake Victoria and the Blue Nile from Lake Tana are. The Blue Nile is named for the silt carried in the water, giving it it¢s name.
Page 2
5. Explain how was the Nile a blessing to Egypt's growth?
Egypt grew academically when they created the first practical calendar from the Nile¢s behavior.
Page 2
6. How is the Nile River controlled Today?
It is controlled through damns and irrigation systems, there are no more annual floods and not as much silt.
Page 2
-Hannah Tripp
From Gabriela
1. The Nile was the foundation of the Egyptian Civilization because when the river flooded it provided the land with fertile silt. In the fall the land was restored and beautiful thanks to the Nile.
2. The land owners of flooded areas paid more taxes because they had the fertile land, which is the best land to have.
3. Religion influenced harvest because the river was a god like such as Hapi who was kind of like the god of fertilization and water. The people worshipped that god so they also thought that the river should be worshipped as well.
4. The two major sources are that the river carries away sediment and it floods the land. The silt that the sediment leaves gives the Blue Nile its name.
5. It gave the people rich fertile soil for them to harvest.
6. The Nile is controlled by dams and an irrigation system. The floods still occur and leave the rich soil but now it ends up in Lake Nasser.
1. It provided many waterways and fertile land along with transportation.
2. The land was extremely fertile and moist making for better
opportunities for full crops. These people got better land and higher
prices to pay along with it.
3. It would influence how the crops were harvested and whether the people
would pray to certain gods to better their crop growth.
4. Lake Victoria and the Ethiopian Highlands but it never mentions why the
different branches are called the White & Blue Nile.
5. It provided transportation; to keep small riverside towns loyal and pay
their taxes. It also gave the people a way to trade goods with other
people all over the country.
6. There are flood planes to keep a certain distance from the water but
just close enough for the crops to get the nutrients they need.
james veenstra 1st hour 9-9-08 the nile
From Andrea
1. Why was the Nile the foundation of the Egyptian Civilization?
Because the Nile gave the people fertile soil, just about everything else around the nile is desert.
((page one))
2. Why do you think landowners of flooded areas paid higher taxes?
The land that was flooded was more fertile, so worth more to grow crops.
((page one))
3. How did religion influence harvest?
The Egyptians worshiped the Nile and had a god for inundation called Hapi, but there was also Osiris who represented the fertile properties of the Nile.
In the Spring the death of Osiris brought in spring droughts which tells them it's time to harvest.
Then in the fall when Osiris was reborn it they knew it was time to plant again.
((page one))
4. What are the two major sources of the Nile River? Why is the Blue Nile called that way?
The White Nile and the Blue Nile. The Blue Nile's called that because the silt sits suspended in the water.
((page two))
5. Explain how was the Nile a blessing to Egypt's growth?
The Nile fertilized producing a great environment for people to grow food & raise animals in.
((page one))
6. How is the Nile River controlled Today?
Today the Nile is controlled by dams and irrigation systems. So there's no more annual floods.
((page two))
From Megan
1. Why was the Nile the foundation of the Egyptian Civilization?
Because the Nile was the only source of water in the desert and it provided the only source of agriculture and things of the like.
2. Why do you think landowners of flooded areas paid higher taxes?
Landowners of flooded areas paid higher taxes because the land was better for agriculture, which supplied the landowners with money. So they had more money to pay taxes with.
3. How did religion influence harvest?
Religion influenced the harvest by telling them when to harvest, when to plant, and who to worship at what time.
4. What are the two major sources of the Nile River? Why is the Blue Nile called that way?
The two major sourches of the Nile River are the Blue Nile and the White Nile. The Blue Nile is called that because the sediments it carries and is deposited along the Nile valley. This silt suspeded in the water gives it its name.
5. Explain how was the Nile a blessing to Egypt's growth?
The Nile was a blessing to Egypt's growth because the water fertilized the soil so much it it was an amazing environment for plants, animals, and humans to live in.
6. How is the Nile River controlled Today?
The Nile River is controlled today by dams and dikes.
From Tatiana D.
1. Why was the Nile the foundation of the Egyptian Civilization?
Because it is the only source of water for many miles, it’s deltas provide many waterways and good agricultural land. (page 1)
2. Why do you think landowners of flooded areas paid higher taxes?
Because their land was probably the most profitable since they’re land was refreshed by the flooding. (front side)
3. How did religion influence harvest?
They regarded the river as an object of wonder and worship. The actual flood was honored by the name of Hapi and worshiped as a god. He was a fertility deity.(front side)
4. What are the two major sources of the Nile River? Why is the Blue Nile called that way?
The white and blue nile. Because the blue nile erodes and carries away vasts amounts of sediment which have been along the nile valley and delta for thousands of years. This silt suspended in the water giving the blue nile its name.
5. Explain how was the Nile a blessing to Egypt's growth?
beginning in mid-June the river would start to rise and then it would reach the dikes and the water spread over the valley. by mid-September the valley was broad. as the months went by the river began to dwindle and by February the drought was absolute. In march or April the peasants began to harvest crops. (back side)
6. How is the Nile River controlled Today?
Today the nile is controlled by a series of dams and irrigation systems.(back side)
Mark Marciniak
1. The Nile was the foundation of Egyptian civilization because, if it wasn’t for the Nile the Egyptian civilization would not have survived its environmental conditions. The Nile had brought the civilization water so they could drink and so they could to irrigate crops to feast on.
2. I think landowners who’s land were flooded annually paid a higher taxes because they have better irrigation conditions meaning that since they should be living just fine, better than those who’s land doesn’t flood, should pay a higher price for that living condition.
3. The way religion would influence harvest was, the Egyptians would represent the occurrences of the river and the climate conditions as to their gods workings meaning instead of thinking these were natural occurrences they worshiped gods to help them have good harvesting conditions.
4. The two major sources of the Nile were the White Nile and the Blue Nile. The Blue Nile was named that because of the vast amounts of sediment and silt it carried.
5. The Nile was a blessing to Egypt’s growth because it wasn’t for the Nile the Egyptian civilization would have grown and instead decrease.
6. Today the Nile is controlled by a series of dams and irrigation systems. There are no more flooding and much of the silt settles at the bottom of Lake Nasser
1. Why was the Nile the foundation of the Egyptian Civilization?
The Nile was what made the land around it fertile, especially during floods. It was what kept Egypt going, and Egypt probably would not survive without it. Page 1
2. Why do you think landowners of flooded areas paid higher taxes?
Because those landowners had the land that was most fertile, so they could in turn produce more crops, which increased their income. The landowners who owned drier land didn’t have to pay as many taxes, because they didn’t get as high of an income from farming. Page 1
3. How did religion influence harvest?
A god named Osiris was the corn god in Egyptian religion. The Egyptians believed that he died in early spring, which began the harvest period. Page 1
4. What are the two major sources of the Nile River? Why is the Blue Nile called that way?
The White Nile and the Blue Nile. The Blue Nile always erodes and carries vast amounts of silt. That silt that is in the Blue Nile is what gives it its name because when the Blue Nile meets the White Nile, that silt makes the river become a bluish-green color. Page 2
5. Explain how was the Nile a blessing to Egypt's growth?
It gave the Egyptians fertile soil to grow food on, and also gave them a good water supply. It gave them everything that they needed to have good living conditions. Page 1
6. How is the Nile River controlled Today?
It is controlled by a series of dams and irrigation systems. Page 2
Matt Hinkel
Josh Briones said
1. Why was the Nile the foundation of the Egyptian Civilization?
The Nile was the foundation of Egyptian civilization because since there were little to no rainfall Egyptians were forced to find and develop techniques for collecting and distributing waters from the annual flood. Pg.44
2. Why do you think landowners of flooded areas paid higher taxes?
Landowners of flooded areas paid higher taxes because the land is what the Egyptians depended on the Nile annual rainfall.
3. How did religion influence harvest?
Religion influence harvest by say that Ra was the god of sun so they respected that.
4. What are the two major sources of the Nile River? Why is the Blue Nile called that way?
The two major sources are the White Nile and the Blue Nile. The Blue Nile comes from the highland of Ethiopia. Pg.44
5. Explain how was the Nile a blessing to Egypt's growth?
The Nile is a blessing to the Egypt’s growth because there are rarely any rainfalls in Egypt and they only have the annual flooding from the Nile River. Pg.44
6. How is the Nile River controlled Today?
The Nile River is begin controlled today is the same as I was back then but a slightly different.
From Breanna
1. The Nile was the foundation of the Egyptian Civilization because it was the resource for everythingthey had- food, water, transportation.
2. The land owners of the flooded areas pay highers taxes because they have for agriculturally rich soil, and is in higher demand.
3. The religion influenced the harvest because it was looked at like a god, Hapi.
4. Lake Victoria and The Mediterranian Sea are 2 major sources of the Nile river. The Blue Nile got it's name by eroding and carrying sediments.
5. The Nile was a blessing because it provided life in the middle of a desert.
6. The Nile is controlled by a series of dams and irrigation systems. There are no more annual floods.
From Nate
1. The Nile was the foundation of the Egyptian Civilization because it was the only major water source in the area.
2. They could grow the most crops and had the most money.
3. The Ancient Egyptians believed that the deity of the Nile river was named Hapi, and he was worshiped in mid June, as the water levels rose, He was also a fertility deity and thought to get his strength from a primordial ocean called nun. He later became very associated with Osiris and they called him, "The Soul of Osiris"
4.The blue and white Niles. The Blue Nile is called blue because it erodes away a lot of sediment and carries the silt, giving the water it's tint.
5. It was a blessing because it was the only major water source, and it provided a large amount of rich silt for farming.
6. Today the Nile is controlled by a series of dams and Irrigation systems. meaning that the annual floods and fertile silt never make their way down the river.
1. The river spread fertile silt over the land each summer, which is great for farming.
2. The flooded areas soil was more fertile, so the farmers had to pay higher taxes for their land.
3. The Egyptians regarded the Nile as an object of wonder and worship. The flood of the Nile was honored by the name of hapi- (who was worshiped as a god) was worshiped in mid-June when the level of the Nile started to rise. Hapi later became associated with the corn god Osiris. The Egyptians believed that Osiris died early spring when drought prevailed and harvesting started. In fall Osiris would be born again when the flood became less intense and planting began.
4. The White Nile and the Blue Nile are the Niles two major sources.
The Blue Nile gets its name from the silt that was suspended in its water.
5. The Nile helped the Egyptians create a developed system of farming, taxes, mathematical knowledge, engineering (irrigation systems, dikes), national identity/stability and first practical calendar.
6. Today, the Nile is controlled by a system of dams and irrigation systems. There are no more annual floods and much of the fertile silt is now on the floor of Lake Nasser.
- Alison Robinson J
- 9/9/08
1.The Nile was the foundation of the Egyptian civilization because of the inundation of the valley every summer, spreading fertile silt all over the land. Through the Nile Valley, people learned about the benefits of communal cooperation, possibly developing a thriving farming culture.Because of the overflowing of the water, the Egyptians were also forced to come up with irrigation systems and dams.
2. I believe that the landowners of the flooded areas paid more taxes because when that happened, their crops were benefited from the fertile silt.
3.Hapi, the inundation god, was worshipped most around mid-june so the harvest would go better later on. Osiris, the corn god, was believed to have died around early spring, when the drought prevailed and and harvesting started, and then would be reborn in the fall when the flood stopped and new planting began.
4. The two major sources of the Nile are the White Nile and Blue Nile. Since the Blue Nile erodes and carries vast amounts of sediments that have been deposited along theNile Valley for thousands of years, the silt suspended in the water gives it its name.
5. It was a blessing to Egypts growth by giving it its first practical calendar , with 3 seasons. It also enforced transportation and trade. The need to relocate property lines that have been flooded also made them develop geometry.
6. The Nile River is controlled today by dams and irrigational systems. (No more annual floods).
~ Fabiola Enriquez
Tatiana Padron
9-1
History
1. Why was the Nile the foundation of the Egyptian Civilization?
Egypt was reborn with the Niles¢s fresh fertilized waters, they represented a successful adaptation to the Nile¢s changing season. Many people lived around the Nile which provided huge benefits and development for the civilization.
2. Why do you think landowners of flooded areas paid higher taxes?
I think the landowners of the inundated fields paid higher taxes because it helped provide water for their crops which led to their food since water was scarce in the area it was a privelige for the water to touch the crops.
3. How did religion influence harvest?
They worshiped the Nile river and the inundation of it was honored by the name Hapi, and it was worshiped like a god. Hapi strength is the strength that drives the Nile from an underground source. Orisi another god represented the fertile properties of the Nile.
4. What are the two major sources of the Nile River? Why is the Blue Nile called that way?
The White Nile and the Blue Nile. The Blue Nile carries huge amounts of sediment which are deposited at the delta. The silt from all of that gives the Blue Niles its name, when this Nile meets the White Nile the water becomes a milky-green.
5. Explain how was the Nile a blessing to Egypt's growth?
They began to notice a pattern of the Nile which made them familiar of how to start harvesting. It was just the right amount of water for each season. The right amount of water was provided to plow for crops and to grow them.
6. How is the Nile River controlled Today?
The Nile is controlled by the series of dams and irrigation systems.
1. Why was the Nile the foundation of the Egyptian Civilization?
They used it for irrigation and growing food, basically to live. (1)
2. Why do you think landowners of flooded areas paid higher taxes?
Because the land was more fertile. (1)
3. How did religion influence harvest?
Hapi made the Nile flood yearly. (1)
4. What are the two major sources of the Nile River? Why is the Blue Nile called that way?
White and blue Nile, the blue Nile carries lots of sediment. (2 the back)
5. Explain how was the Nile a blessing to Egypt's growth?
If they didn’t have it they would have society. (2)
6. How is the Nile River controlled Today?
By series of dams irrigation systems. (2)
Mitch Spaulding
1. Why was the Nile the foundation of the Egyptian Civilization?
It was the foundation from which the Egyptians built their civilization. It provided transportation; water for their irrigation system (which water their plants… food) and every year the Nile would flood and deposit a layer of rich soil (silt).
2. Why do you think landowners of flooded areas paid higher taxes?
I think that the people who had the flood(ed) land had the richer soil from the deposits of silt every year which made it easier to grow crops from the richer soil. With the many crops they can grow, they can sell them and therefore they have more money. So I’m guessing the taxing system ran on how much you made?
3. How did religion influence harvest?
They believed in like gods who you know would like be of fertility and of the sun (Re or Ra) and things like that so they definitely believed that these things helped the harvest.
4. What are the two major sources of the Nile River? Why the Blue Nile is called that way?
The two main sources are the blue and white Nile. The blue is called that because of the silt suspended in the water.
5. Explain how was the Nile a blessing to Egypt's growth?
Like I said in number 1, it provided things such as food (water for them), transportation, and an annual layer of silt for the soil.
6. How is the Nile River controlled Today?
It is now controlled by a series of irrigational system and dams and there are now more annual deposits of silt. WHITNEY BURNEY!!!!
1.I think De'Andreah H. did a good job on explaining the answers,really well thought out.
2.I like Mays answers you can tell she didnt copy from the article,she has her own wording.
good job!!
-gabriela guzman
commet to fabiola
I really liked all of your answers. They were well thought out and very detailed. Good job!
Kelly Drelles
Commenting on Stephen King:
I liked how your answers were short and to the point though some of your answers were lacking.
But other than that, great job.
~De'Andreah H.
De'Andreah H.,
i agree with you about why the blue nile is called that. but i also believe that the two major sources were the white and blue nile, i guess this shows how two peaple could read the same thing and get difrent opinions from it.
-Tatiana Dixon
Zara, i like that your answers were to the point, but i think that they could be more developed
-Tatiana Dixon
commenting to Justice Mason
I like how you fully explained your answer to question 1. It made a clear statement about the question.
- Alison Robinson
Reply to Ava
I liked your detailed answers, but for #1 they also used the Nile for transportaion. I liked your answer for #3, it really answered the question well.
Emma FitzGerald
Reply to Haley Young
I really liked all of your answers. They were well thought out and detailed. I liked how in #1 you stated how transportation is also something the Nile gave the Egyptians.
Emma FitzGerald
commenting to De'Andreah H.
I like your question 2,you fully explain your answer.
Many can agree with your answer to question 2.
- Alison Robinson
Commenting to Breanna
The 2 major sources of the nile were the white and blue nile.
- Alison Robinson
- haley young
i like you thinking in number one in my answer i forgot all about how transportaion was used in the nile.
BIANCA DANIELS
-josh
i dont think all your number four is right. i believe the blue nile came from its color and the sediments that made it blue. not that it came from the ethiopia highlands.
bianca daniels
Commenting on Zarah
Your answer to question number three is not complete enough. This is what you said:
"How does religion influence harvest?
A god named Hapi"
How did Hapi influence harvest? I don't mean to sound mean, but you need to go in depth a bit more in your answers.
-Matt Hinkel
Commenting on De'Andreah H.
I liked how you answered the questions in depth. I also like your wording in your answers. Even though your answer to question four was wrong, you stated that answer along with the others very clearly. Great job!
-Matt Hinkel
Comment to Zarah:
2. Why do you think landowners of flooded areas paid higher taxes?
they could grow things on their land.
Well, yeah! You can grow stuff anywhere pretty much! I would like to have seen a deeper explanation.
-Hannah Tripp
Comment to the fabulous Fabiola!
(har har har)
I liked how you explained number 2, I said that they would have to have more maintenance on the property...which isn't quite the answer I think she was looking for. Great job. :]
Comment to a lot of people...
Remember that you have to put page numbers next time
Zarrah, You missed question number 4, maybe you didn't see it, or forgot about it, anyway, you may want to check it out.
May, for your answer to #3, the article said that Hapi was a man, not a woman.
1. Why was the Nile the foundation of the Egyptian Civilization?
--Egypt is pretty much a rainless land but the Nile provides water for the dry desert so that people can grow crops & survive. (They also trade and use it as transportation)—pg 1
2. Why do you think landowners of flooded areas paid higher taxes?
--Because they had access to more silt and their crops would be more likely thrive over a regular piece of land.–pg 1
3. How did religion influence harvest?
--An Egyptian God named Osiris, was known to be the god that granted “vegetation & fertile flooding” of the Nile, and priest would have ceremonies to please Osiris, to bring forth good harvest.—Wikipedia
4. What are the two major sources of the Nile River? Why is the Blue Nile called that way?
--Two major sources: -The White Nile & The Blue Nile. The Blue Nile has its’ name because during flood season, the river collects sediment that gives it its’ color.—pg 2
5. Explain how was the Nile a blessing to Egypt's growth?
-- The Nile gave them silt to grow food to survive, it protected them from enemies, and it also helped them in transportation and trade because sailors could easily sail where they needed to go instead of risking their lives’ in the deserts.—pg. 1, 2, & wikipedia
6. How is the Nile River controlled Today?
--The irrigation systems & the Aswan dam to control it. –Pg 2
--YASMEN WELLS
For Jacob Green-
On no.2 I think you needed to elaborate a bit more. So they got better crops but how did that correlate with higher taxes.. I know it seems like what you said would be enough but you just needed a little more for it to be a complete answer.
Also for no.5 you could've also added about the natural defense it provided and about the crops.
But all in all you had pretty good answers.
To Ava-
for no.4 in the article it says and I quote:
"The world's longest river, the Nile, has two major sources, the White Nile and the Blue Nile."
Although I see where you got yours from, since it did say the white nile flows from Lake Victoria.
But otherwise great answers.
-From Maria Gonzalez. (the other quote that says from maria or Maria dijo, is also from me. I always forget to put last names...)
Mitch,
Your answer to #5 wasn't too clear
-Joel V.D.
Yasmen W.
***To Correct My Mistakes (-HAS- to be from the text, I got some info on Wikipedia...):
3. How did religion influence harvest?
--They worshipped Hapi, a bearded deity w/ some female anatomy in mid-June who was thought to have powers to bring fertility to the waters.
5. Explain how was the Nile a blessing to Egypt's growth?
-- It spread silt over the land so that the people could grow their crops for food, & they learned how to embrace it and they built magnificient dikes, irrigation systems, etc--pg 1
--YASMEN WELLS ♥♪♥
Breanna, The Nile's main sources are the blue and white Niles.
the one above this is Joel V.D.
Whoever's answers are 2nd on the Blog, the Nile is controled by a system of dams and ditches, not just Aswan
-Joel V.D.
1. Why was the Nile the foundation of the Egyptian Civilization?
The Nile was the foundation of the Egyptian Civilization because it allowed people to even be able to survive in that region. Without the Nile to help grow plants and to drink from nothing could live there. [front]
2. Why do you think landowners of flooded areas paid higher taxes?
Landowners of flooded areas pay higher taxes than people who’s land never floods because the land that is flooded will be re-fertilized, which means when dry season comes, their land will have better crops, and will make more money. [front]
3. How did religion influence harvest?
Religion influenced the harvest because they believed Gods were the reason they even had what they had. Like the God Hapi was the God of the Nile, and Osiris was the God of the corn. [front]
4. What are the two major sources of the Nile River? Why is the Blue Nile called that way?
The two major sources of the Nile River are the Blue Nile and the White Nile. The Blue Nile is called the Blue Nile because the large amounts of silt in the water give the water a blue tint.[back]
5. Explain how was the Nile a blessing to Egypt's growth?
The Nile River is the reason anything at all can grow in Egypt, because without the river, there wouldn’t be enough water for anything to grow. The ground would also be infertile, too.[front]
6. How is the Nile River controlled Today?
Today, the Nile River is controlled by dams and irrigation systems. [back side]
Zac Abid
Donny Olin first hour
1.it provided several key elements to egyptian life like it gave papyrus a place to grow and once a year it made layer of silt for very good farming.
2.because when the flooding subsided they had the most fertile land.
3.they worshiped hapi for they thought that he created the nile and gave fertility to the land
4.the blue and white nile are the main sources and the blu niles named after the sediment caused blue color.
5.without it the desert would be completely barren and the green ribbon of vegetation would disapear.
6.the aswan dam and several other dams
1. The Nile was the foundation of the Egyptian Civilization because it provided them with many things it needed. It gave them things like fertile soil so they could harvest food, transportation, and plenty of water. Because of the Nile, Egypt further developed things like science, engineering, and a tax system to determine real estate. (pg.1)
2. The landowners of flooded area paid higher taxes because they had the fertile soil and it was easier to grow things there. And unlike the people who owned land that never flooded, they could also store their flood water and use it when the level of the Nile was down. (pg.1)
3. Religion influenced harvest because the Egyptians thought of the river an object of worship. A god named Hapi who was a fertility deity, was worshiped in mid-June when the level of the Nile started to rise. Hapi later became associated with the corn god named Osiris. Hapi was actually called “the soul of Osiris.†The Egyptians thought that Osiris died when drought prevailed and harvesting started which was in the spring. (pg.1)
4. The two major sources of the Nile River are the White Nile and Blue Nile. The Blue Nile gets its name because the Blue Nile erodes and carries sediments that have been deposited along the Nile Valley and the Nile Delta. (pg.2)
5. The Nile was a blessing to Egypt’s growth because mostly everything that has been further developed by t he Egyptians was developed as a result of the Nile. Things like the shadoo would’ve never been developed by the Egyptians had it not been for the Nile. The brilliant taxation system would not have evolved if the Egyptians would of not had to determine real estate value (which was because of the Nile). The Nile also gives Egypt many important natural resources like papyrus, which they made into paper and rope. Most importantly, without the Nile, the Egyptians would not have that great source of water and fertile soil, which means they could cultivate and harvest food. (pg.1)
6. Today the Nile is controlled by a series of irrigation systems and dams, like the Aswan dam. (pg.1)
Kelly Drelles
COMMENTING ON De'Andreah H.
For number one,the answer was acceptable, but I wish you would have written about many other things that were gained by the Nile. For example, you could have mentioned the start of geometry,irrigation canals/ditches, papyrus paper, etc.
~Fabiola Enriquez
commenting to De'Andreah H.
Your wording was very fluent and understandable and you followed directions well. Your opinions are very well stated. But still, number one could have been more specific.
--Megan Crawford
Commenting to Emily B.
Maybe it would be better if you didn't start every answer with "Because."
--Megan Crawford
Commenting to Donny
Your answers were rather short and not very specific. I'm not trying to be mean. But maybe you could use full sentences next time? It would make it easier to understand. Thanks!
--Megan Crawford
Commenting on May Hogan
You had pretty good answers but I would have liked you to give more details next time and also you forgot to give the page number.
-Mallory Caillaud-Jones
Commenting on Kelly Drelles
I really liked your answers. They were well written and you gave a lot of details. I especially liked #5, you listed a lot of their contributions and it really explained why the Nile was a blessing to Egypt.
Good job!!!
_Mallory Caillaud-Jones
commenting De'Andreah
I think your answer to #2 was a little extreme. The people who's land didn't get flooded could grow things. they just didn't have alot of excess. Laura Johnson
commenting to Nate
I think your first answer could have used a few more facts about how the nile helped found Egypt. Laura Johnson
Kelly Drelles ( sorry if i spelled it wrong) I like who u stated the question then answer and u went into detail about what was used by the Egyptians and how they used it.
Zara Austin you did a great job in answering the question its just i feel that you could have been a little more descriptive about your answer
Justice Mason 2 in 1 XD
I think you shouldn't have only explain how the blue Nile looks i believe you should have done also explain why the whit Nile looks the way it does
~Steven Collison
Commenting on Donny
In #6 you said it was controlled by the aswan dams and other dams. you probably could have named the other dams, or said that it is also controlled by irragtion systems. Also, if you could use complete thoughts that would be nice. It's just that you are kind of hard to understand. Also you don't really state the question at all in the answer so, i have to refer back to the questions to understand what you are talking about. And in #1 you jsut said that it helped them and it helped the papyrus plant grow. Other thatn the papyrus plant how did it help them?
-Savannah :)
Commenitng on Mitch Spaulding
I wish you would have elaborated more with your answers, and used complete sentences. If you would have had complete thoughts, then it wouldn't seem like you didn't really know what to answer. Your answers would have actually been really good if they were complete thoughts, though.
-savannah smith
COMMENTING ON HANNA SHIH
The answer to #5 was okay, since it did state how the Nile gave off silt, which is good for fertile land. However, there were many other reasons why the Nile was a blessing to Egypt. For exapmle: The Nile not only provided fertile land, but was also the foundation of trade, transportation, food, and living status of the people of Egypt.
~Fabiola Enriquez
Sorry for mispelled word "example."
Comment to Rueben-
Osiris did have a big role in the religion linked to the Nile, but you can't forget about Hapi. Remember, they called him "the soul of Osiris".
-Maddie
Comment to James-
For number four, it actually did say why they called them the White Nile and Blue Nile. They called the BLue Nile that because of the silt floating on it.
-Maddie
comment to Mallory Caillaud-Jones
question number 4
although the answer to the question is obvious, i honestly thought it was going to be intricate, over all very sweet answer to the question that was stated
commenting on justice mason's paper
You did a really good job of answering these questions. It was great that you answerd the question that were asked and then went into even more detail
comment to Stephen King's
answer to number 3
The question is answered, i can see you are just like me, answer the question and get it over with. i need to change my process of answering questions as well.
but could have explained more.
the Egyptians had many gods, but the god Osiris played a huge role in the flood cycle.
comment to Mallory Caillaud-Jones
question number 4
although the answer to the question is obvious, i honestly thought it was going to be intricate, over all very sweet answer to the question that was stated
RUEBEN MUSONDA
sorry the comment at 14:59 is mine
Jacob Green
commenting on Rueban Musonda's paper
you really could have elaborated more on number 1, the Nile was alot more to the egyptians than what you stated, good job on most of the other ones though.
Jacob Green
1. Why was the Nile the foundation of the Egyptian Civilization? The Nile provided the Egyptians with fertile soil, water, a form of transportation, and even something to worship. I believe that without the Nile River the Egyptian Civilization wouldn’t have come to be. Page1
2. Why do you think landowners of flooded areas paid higher taxes? The had to pay higher taxes because the flooding made their land more airable vs. the people in less airable ares couldn’t grow crops. Page1
3. How did religion influence harvest? When June and the flooding of the Nile came the Egyptians worshiped the god of fertility, Hapi. The death of Osiris came in the spring droughts came and it was the time to harvest. Then in the fall when Osiris was reborn it was time to plant again. Page1
4. What are the two major sources of the Nile River? Why is the Blue Nile called that way? The White Nile and the Blue Nile. The Blue Nile is called that because erodes and carries vast amounts of sediments which tints it Blue. Page2
5. Explain how was the Nile a blessing to Egypt's growth? The Nile was a blessing to Egypt because it deposited rich silt on the arid landscape so that plants and people can live. Page2
6. How is the Nile River controlled Today? It is controlled by a series of dams and irrigation systems. Page2
Ethan Glatz
commenting on Mitch #3
Yes Hapi did make it flood, but he wasn't the only God that influenced it. In the Spring Osiris' death brought drought. Then in the fall when he was born again it was time to plant.
commenting on Zarah Austin #1
The Nile also gave them rich soil to plant food. Another very important git of the Nile was it gave Egyptians something to worship. I believe you could've elaborated more
-In Response to Kelly Drelles':
I thought your answers were great. I especially liked #5 because I thought you really explained everything down to the point. There wasn't any confusion except for number two, because you didn't talk about why flooding was a good thing. Other than that everything was great! ☺
-In Response to James Veenstra:
I liked your answers because they were short and simple, yet they got to the point. But, like Maddie pointed out it did say why they're referred to as that on like....... page 2 in the 3rd sentence.
-♥-YASMEN WELLS-♥-
Eulices said:
The Miracle of the Nile
1. Why was the Nile the foundation of the Egyptian Civilization?
Because everything flourished around the Nile. They needed water to thrive,and that's where plants grew and fertile soil was available
2. Why do you think landowners of flooded areas paid higher taxes?
They paid higher taxes, because of floods that gave them fertile soil.
3. How did religion influence harvest?
They had a god named Hapi who was worshipped in mid June. All of their decisions were based on what their gods told them.
4. What are the two major sources of the Nile River? Why is the Blue Nile called that way?
The white Nile that starts in Lake Victoria and the blue Nile that starts in the Ethiopian highlands. Because of the vast amount of sediments in the water.
5. Explain how the Nile was a blessing to Egypt's growth?
The Nile was Egypt's center, everything was built around the Nile. Without it they wouldn't have thrived.
6. How is the Nile River controlled Today?
The Nile river is now controlled by a series of man made dams and there no longer is an annual flooding.
Comment on Eulices:
I liked your answers, they were straight on, but, on #3, you said, "They had a god named Hapi who was worshipped in mid June. All of their decisions were based on what their gods told them."
While that answer is true, can you explain why they worshipped him? Was it because of flooding for crops? And what about the other god, Osiris, during the spring?
-- Ava
Comment on Donny
Your answers were good, but, yeah, I have to agree with Savannah, they were hard to understand with the question stated somewhere in the answer.
--Ava
* i meant "without"
-ava
Comenting on Aswa Dam.
You for got to answer question 4 and 6, no biggy just remember to read through your answers when your done and if it wasnt because of that and you needed help just ask anyone, im pretty sure anyone will help, like me. It would it be possible to give more depth in your answers,i mean their good and get to the point they just need more details.
Mark marciniak
To: Emily Guy
3. How did religion influence harvest? It was kind of a schedule based on gods, when the river flooded it was believed that it was caused by Hapi, known as “soul of Osiris” because in the spring, when Osiris died, that was when the water came down and crops were able to be grown again.
The soul if Osiris?
never really thought of that.
well I knew Osiris represented the fertile properties of the Nile but I didn't know they thought of it as the soul of Oriris.
- Andrea Stewart
This is a response to Ethan Glatz answer to 1.
Hey Ethan i like how we agreed on the same answer pretty much and your waas good, you gave mopre than just the facts,you gave your opponion as well and for that,what would instead have happend if the Egyptians had not exsosted because of the Nile?
Mark
oh going back to my comment to aswan dam, i mixed that up with the author it was actaully to zarah austin and sorry about saying you didnt answer 6, you did answer it.
Mark
commenting Euclies
Your answers were good, they were all facts and some oppinion like on question 3. But the disagree meant i have is on question 3 where you said they paid more taxes because of the floods that gave them fertile soil. well ur some what right and yet wrong because the nile flooded everyone,just some places more than others so the people who have more flooding occur on their land pay more taxes because yes there land is rich in ingredients for great farming but as well as they have a better chance of making a living.
Mark
1. for Eulices, I thought your reply were good but needed more description about the Nile and the god.
2. For Zarah Austin, You needed more details!!! you seemed to get the main point down but you details are lacking.
Stephen king
commenting ethan
your answers are really good, i can understand them.
commenting Justices
I think u tried l hard on your answers and it really showed when i read them it was very clear what you were responding to.
~Tatiana~
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