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7th Grade Social Studies
Geography Web Quest
Ancient Egypt and Kush
10 pts/ C.D.
Name________________________________Pd._____ Date_____
Due : _______
Objectives:
1. Understand what the geography was of ancient Egypt.
2. Understand how Egyptians adapted to their environment.
Directions: Type in the web addresses to find and complete the information for the
following questions/ items. Read the web page and answer each question with complete
sentences, proper spelling/ grammar/ mechanics, and legible writing. Select the link for
each section and provide information for the following questions.
http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/menu.html
1: Click on Geography
Describe the geography of Egypt, include climate, water (Nile River) and land
features. Describe what the Black Land and Red Land was.
Click on the Explore feature, and select the Terrain Map.
Describe what the terrain of ancient Egypt was like.
Click on the Natural Resources Map.
List and describe 5-7 natural resources of ancient Egypt. Explain/ describe why you
think these would be valuable, or what they might be used for.
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2. Click on Egyptian Life
Describe what daily life revolved around. Explain what the Egyptians did for
homes.
Click on the Story feature, and read about the Farmer’s Family and the Nobleman’s
Family.
For each family describe what their home was like. Explain what daily life consisted
of, including jobs, and duties at home.
3. Click on Trades
Describe who trades people were and explain how their roles were distinguished in
Egyptian society.
Click on the Story feature and read about the boy and his father.
Describe each trade person/ worker that the man talks about. Include any details
about each job that father talks about.