L9:The Ancient Egyptian pharaohs
What is the name of the era that was considered Egypt's golden age?
The New Kingdom
In ancient Egyptian society only men were allowed into this profession?
Scribes
The Kushite capital city of Meroe is known for having an abundance of which natural resource?
Iron
What is the name of a boat in Egyptian?
Felucca
This definition best describes what term...
A ruler of ancient Egypt
What is the specific name of the structure built at Giza from more than 2 million stone blocks?
The Great Pyramid
It was created from a plant, what invention did Egyptian scribes often write on?
Papyrus
Kush had another name given to them from the Egyptians based on their abundance of gold mines in the area. What was the other name?
Nubia
After securing Egypt, the Kushites faced a threat from this civilization that was known for their advanced iron weaponry and siege tactics?
Assyrians
A line of rulers descended from one family
Dynasty
What was the name of the Pharaoh that promoted trade during their reign?
Hatshepsut
In Egypt they had numerous temples; as each temple was thought to serve a different Egyptian god. Where did they believe the God resided in these temples?
In the statue of the god
The King Piye, of the Kush, is most likely remembered for what feat?
(feat= an achievement that requires great courage, skill, or strength)
conquering the Egyptians
One of the most well known pharaohs is? (Due to the artifacts found in his tomb and the great preservation of his remains)
King Tut
This definition best describes what term...
an object made or used by people in the past
Artifact
The very first peace treaty in the world was signed and ended fighting between which two groups?
the Egyptians and Hittites
Becoming a scribe was a highly sought after position in ancient Egypt, why is this?
Allowed one to rise above their parents social class
With the kandake Queen Amanirenas leading attacks on forts, which group did she defend the Kushites from?
The Romans
In what present day country was ancient Kush primarily located?
Sudan
This definition best describes what term...
A powerful female leader who usually co-ruled Kush with her husband or sons
Kandake
Compared with any other pharaoh in history this individual produced more temples and monuments than any other. Which pharaoh was this?
Ramses II
What is the name of this profession? Second only to the pharaoh this individual advised the pharaoh, carried out his commands, and appointed/supervised many of the other government officials.
The vizier
The Kushites moved their capital from Napata to Meroe (300 miles to the south) Why was this?
To have it safely out of Egypt's reach
A highlight of the year for peasants was the end of the harvest season. As a reward for their hard work they were allowed to do what?
Collect and keep any leftover grain
This definition best describes what term...
A group in society that is ranked by factors such as wealth, property, and rights
Social Class