Geography
What river was the main source of life for Ancient Egypt?
The Nile River
Was Egypt polytheistic or monotheistic?
Polytheistic (they believed in many gods).
What tool helped Egyptian farmers lift water from the Nile?
The shaduf.
Who was the ruler of Ancient Egypt?
The pharaoh.
What were imports and exports in Ancient Egypt?
Imports: goods brought in (like incense, gold, ebony); Exports: goods sent out (like grain, papyrus, and linen).
Why was the Nile valuable for trade and transportation?
It provided a natural highway for transporting goods and connected different regions of Egypt.
Why were religion and government not separate?
Pharaohs were considered gods, so religion and government were closely connected.
What material did Egyptians write on instead of clay tablets?
Papyrus.
What was unusual about Hatshepsut’s reign?
She was a female pharaoh who ruled successfully and focused on trade and building rather than war.
How did the Nile improve the Egyptian economy?
It allowed easy transportation for trade and provided fertile land for farming, supporting the economy.
How did the Nile help farmers expand their land?
Farmers used irrigation and the shaduf to move water from the Nile to dry fields, allowing them to grow more crops.
What did Egyptians believe happened after death?
They believed in an afterlife where the soul would live on if properly prepared through mummification and burial rituals.
What made hieroglyphics different from cuneiform?
Hieroglyphics used picture symbols that represented words or sounds; cuneiform used wedge-shaped marks.
Why did Egyptians obey the pharaoh?
They believed the pharaoh was a god on Earth and had divine authority.
What goods were traded from Egypt to other places?
Grain, papyrus, linen, and jewelry.
What yearly event made the Nile’s soil fertile?
The annual flooding of the Nile, which left rich silt behind for farming.
Why were temples important in Egyptian life?
Temples were places to honor the gods and show devotion; they were also centers for learning and ceremonies.
How were pyramids built?
Using large stone blocks, ramps, and laborers who used basic tools to construct the massive structures.
How did pharaohs show their power through monuments?
They built temples, statues, and pyramids to demonstrate their power and divine status.
How did trade make Egypt more powerful?
Trade brought wealth, resources, and cultural connections to other civilizations.
How did the Nile influence where Egyptians chose to settle?
People settled near the Nile because it provided water, fertile land, and resources for food and trade.
How does the belief in the afterlife connect to mummification?
Egyptians preserved bodies so the soul (ka) could recognize and return to the body in the afterlife.
What do the pyramids tell us about Egyptian engineering and beliefs?
They show advanced engineering skills and strong belief in the afterlife and honoring pharaohs.
What do Hatshepsut’s accomplishments reveal about gender and leadership in Egypt?
They show that a woman could rule effectively and gain respect by improving trade, economy, and architecture.
What role did traders and merchants play in Egypt’s success?
They helped expand Egypt’s influence and economy through trade with Africa and Asia.