Geography and the Early Settlement of Egypt, Kush, and Canaan

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Across
  1. 3. River flowing through Canaan into the Dead Sea
  2. 5. Productive farmland along the Nile supported agriculture.
  3. 10. Exchange of goods and resources between civilizations.
  4. 11. Plant life in an area, including crops and natural plants.
  5. 14. Sea West of Canaan that connected civilizations through trade
  6. 17. Body of water East of Egypt and Kush; bordered desert regions
  7. 18. Plants grown for food, such as wheat and barely.
  8. 19. Flat land areas suitable for farming and settlement
  9. 22. High, steep landforms that made farming and travel difficult.
  10. 23. Physical feature like a desert or sea that provides protection.
  11. 24. Dry region with little rainfall; acted as a natural barrier.
  12. 25. Ancient Civilization located along the Nile River
Down
  1. 1. Major River that created fertile land and supported life in Egypt and Kush
  2. 2. System of supplying water to crops, often using canals
  3. 4. Triangle-shaped area at a river's mouth where rich soil collects.
  4. 6. General weather conditions of an area over time.
  5. 7. Low areas between hills or mountains, often fertile
  6. 8. Plants along the Nile used for baskets and building materials.
  7. 9. People who raised sheep, goats, and cattle; especially in Canaan
  8. 12. Region northeast of Egypt where the Israelites settled
  9. 13. Plant used by Egyptians to make paper and rope.
  10. 15. Shape and elevation of the land, such as mountains and plains
  11. 16. Civilization south of Egypt that also settled along the Nile River
  12. 20. Rich soil left behind by the floodwaters of the Nile
  13. 21. Person who moves from place to place in search of resources.