Nile River Valley Impact of Geography Because of its geography Egypt developed to become a peaceful civilization with a higher standard of living. People as individuals were treated with more respect here than in other civilizations of the time. A. The Nile River Valley is Surrounded on Four Sides by Natural Barriers

1. Red Sea to the East
2. Dessert to the West
3. Mediterranean to the North
4. Mountains to the South

B. The Nile River Valley has Natural Advantages

1. Frost Free Climate

C. The Nile River Valley has "Gifts of the Nile"

1. Predictable flooding
2. Mild flooding therefore able to use river for irrigation
3. Prevailing winds made trade possible both north and south on the river
4. Rich deposits of clay, granite, sandstone and limestone used for building
5. Silt deposits rich for farming webmaster Killeen Harker Heights Connections Unit 1 - Pre-History & Ancient Civilizations Links for Ancient Civilizations Links for Social Studies