CATDOLL : CATDOLL: The distribution of crops in Egypt by the Nile

1. The distribution of crops in Egypt due to the Nile River

The area along the Nile River is irrigated agriculture, mainly tropical desert and tropical savanna climate with little precipitation. Cities and tourism are mainly distributed along the Mediterranean coast and near the Nile River. The Aswan Project is favorable: it promotes the development of agriculture. Disadvantage: it causes the coastline to retreat.

2. What symbolism does the lotus have in ancient Egypt? Is the beetle a sacred insect revered by the ancient Egyptians? Why?

I hope this helps solve your problem! (1) Lotus flower language: innocence, steadfastness and purity

The lotus, which combines the symbol of holiness with practical value, has already been seen in ancient civilizations of Egypt, India, China and other countries. The ancient Egyptians believed that the lotus symbolized the god of silence, and that it hid the secrets of the gods. Moreover, its fragrance was the breath of the gods and was indispensable in religious ceremonies. Buddhism, which originated in India, believed that the lotus symbolized holiness and immortality. Not only did the Bodhisattva sit on a lotus seat, but the word lotus was also frequently seen in Buddhist scriptures. In China, the poem "Zheng Feng" in the Book of Songs sang about the lotus in the marshes. When Zhou Dunyi, a great Neo-Confucian scholar in the Song Dynasty, wrote about his love for lotus, the lotus' noble image of growing out of the mud without being stained and being admirable from afar but not being played with became more deeply rooted in people's hearts, and it was given the reputation of being the gentleman among flowers. In addition to the habit of eating nutritious lotus roots and lotus seeds, people also often put lotus flowers in vases and place them on altars, or plant them in basins to appreciate their beauty. (2) Scarabs are commonly known as dung beetles, and their scientific name is dung beetles. The ancient Egyptians believed that the sun was pushed by a giant scarab beetle, which rose in the east and set in the west like a rolling dung ball. Therefore, the scarab beetle became the messenger for humans to communicate with the sun god Amon.

3. What are the mother rivers, auspicious animals, ancient inventions, famous ancient buildings, and literary masters of India and Egypt?

The mother rivers of India and Egypt are the Ganges and the Nile. The mascots are the peacock and the cat. The famous buildings are the Taj Mahal and the Pyramids. The literary masters are Rabindranath Tagore and Mahfouz.

4. Why is Egypt called the “gift of the Nile”?

The stable and long-lasting Nile civilization, also known as the ancient Egyptian civilization, emerged around 3000 BC. Egypt is located at the junction of the Asian and African continents. It was deeply inspired by the trade exchanges with the Sumerians and formed a civilization with its own characteristics.

The Nile River Basin is different from the Mesopotamian Basin. It is surrounded by the Libyan Desert to the west, the Arabian Desert to the east, the Nubian Desert and the cascading waterfalls to the south, and the delta coast without harbors to the north. In the embrace of these natural barriers, the ancient Egyptians could live safely without the fear and suffering brought by the invasion of barbarians.

Egypt, as the "Gift of the Nile", has a thick layer of silt on the valley every year when the Nile River overflows, making the valley land extremely fertile, and crops can be harvested three times a year. According to the Greek Dodd, "farmers there only need to wait for the river water to overflow and flow to the fields for irrigation, and then return to the riverbed after irrigation, and then everyone will sow seeds on their own land, let the pigs step on these seeds, and then just wait for the harvest." In ancient Egypt, agriculture has always been the main social and economic foundation.

The existence of the Nile River provides the dry and rainless Egyptian valley with sufficient water resources.

The existence of the Nile River provides a habitat for Egypt's wild animals and a sufficient source of protein for the Egyptians.

The mud of the Nile River is very sticky and is an excellent material for making mud bricks.

The Nile River provides a very convenient means of navigation, because its water flows northward, and the wind in Egypt blows from the north. As long as the sail is raised, it can quickly reach the south. Conversely, if the sail is folded, it can go directly to the north with the help of the water flow. Therefore, Egypt's trade is very developed.