Geography & the Nile
What river was essential to the development of ancient Egyptian civilization?
The Nile River
What activity allowed ancient Egyptians to exchange goods with other regions?
Trade
What was the ancient Egyptian system of writing called?
Hieroglyphs
What was an ancient Egyptian ruler called?
A pharaoh
What were Egyptian pyramids primarily built to serve as?
Tombs for pharaohs
What natural feature helped protect Egypt from invaders?
Deserts
Name one region ancient Egypt traded with.
Africa, Arabia, or Mediterranean countries
What tool for tracking time did ancient Egyptians develop?
A calendar
What is a series of rulers from the same family called?
A dynasty
Which pharaoh was associated with the Great Pyramid?
Khufu
What material deposited by the Nile helped make farmland fertile?
Silt
What river helped Egyptians transport goods?
The Nile River
What field of science involving stars and space did Egyptians study?
Astronomy
What did the rulers of Upper and Lower Egypt do?
United into one country
Which pyramid in the chart was located in Saqqara, Egypt?
Djoser's Step Pyramid
What is the fan-shaped area of land formed by sediment deposited at the mouth of a river?
A delta
What type of work did ancient Egypt's economy have in addition to farming and trading?
Specialized jobs
What field of science involving treatments and healing did Egyptians develop?
Medicine
Who controlled the priests and served as the highest authority in ancient Egypt?
The pharaoh
Which pyramid studied was the tallest?
Khufu's Great Pyramid (147 meters)
Name two ways the Nile River helped ancient Egyptian civilization develop.
Transportation and farming (including expanding farmland)
Name two important features of the ancient Egyptian economy.
Trade with other regions and specialized jobs
Name three accomplishments of ancient Egyptian science and technology.
Calendars, astronomy, medicine, and hieroglyphs (any three)
Name the female pharaoh mentioned in the Chapter 5 review.
Queen Hatshepsut
Which pyramid studied was located in Tenochtitlan, Mexico?
The Pyramid of the Sun