Geography
Where did ancient Egypt emerge?
Nile River Valley in Northeast Africa
Who ruled in ancient Egypt?
pharaohs
Why were Egyptians mummified?
to prepare the body for the afterlife
What did the Sea Peoples do during the New Kingdom?
invaded Egypt
What technology helps archaeologists find objects underground?
satellites
What resources allowed ancient Egyptians to farm? (2 things)
fertile soil and predictable flooding
Who were the well respected writers of ancient Egypt?
scribes
Who did Egyptians blame for famine?
pharaohs
Who was a powerful female pharaoh during the New Kingdom?
Hatshepsut
How did ancient Egyptians learn about anatomy and develop good medical knowledge?
mummification
What land feature provided protection for Egypt?
Deserts
What was Egyptian paper called?
papyrus
The Egyptians believed in multiple gods which is called _____________?
polytheism
What was remarkable about King Tut and his tomb?
Boy king and intact tomb
What allowed scholars to translate hieroglyphics?
Rosetta Stone
Where is the Nile Delta located? (Upper or Lower?)
Lower Egypt
Unskilled workers and slaves were found at the bottom of the _________?
Social class pyramid
Why were Egyptians buried in tombs with their belongings?
Because they believed in the afterlife.
What group of people came into power after the New Kingdom and the death of Ramses II?
Kush/Nubia
How did Egyptians organize their calendar?
365 days
12 months
24 hrs/day
3 weeks/month
10 day weeks
Where was Nubia located?
South of Egypt
What means to trade or exchange goods?
barter
Which god weighed the heart and a feather?
Anubis
During what kingdom were pharaohs buried in pyramids?
Old Kingdom
What did Egyptian architects use to create pleasing proportions?
golden ratio