Geography
Which way does the Nile flow?
South to north
What did Egyptians believe about life after death?
They believed people lived after death.
Who united Upper and Lower Egypt?
Menes
What is the ruler of ancient Egypt called?
Pharaoh.
In which month did the Nile flood predictably?
July
What symbol means eternal life?
The ankh.
Which kingdom marked the peak of Egyptian power?
The New Kingdom
What is a person who could read and write called?
Scribe
What waterfalls along the Nile helped protect Egypt?
Cataracts
Why did Egyptians place food and riches in royal pyramids?
They believed these goods would go with the kings into the afterlife.
During which season did farmers work on pyramids, palaces, and temples?
The flooding season.
What is a black soil rich in minerals from river floods called?
Silt
How did silt help Egyptian farmers?
Silt made the soil fertile for farming.
What is the difference between polytheism and monotheism?
Polytheism is belief in many gods; monotheism is belief in one god.
Who were the first schools in Egypt meant to train?
Priests
What is a simpler form of hieroglyphics called?
Demotic
Why did settlers choose to live along the Nile?
The river provided water for survival, and its floods left fertile soil for farming.
Why did students write notes on broken pottery?
Papyrus was expensive, so students used pieces of broken pottery for notes.
Which invaders conquered Egypt during the Middle Kingdom and ruled for about 200 years?
The Hyksos.
What government official supervised the business of government for the pharaoh?
Vizier