EMPIRES
Which empire took over the Ghanan empire?
Mali
What is Mansa Musa known for?
Richest man in the world
What are hieroglyphics?
The Egyptian writing system
What is the climate of Northern Africa and Central Africa?
Desert to Hot
How many gods/goddesses are there in the Egyptian pantheon?
Over 100
Which Empire came into Egypt after Alexander?
Rome
Hatshepsut is known for what?
First woman pharaoh
What is the title of king in Mali?
Mansa
Where was the empire of Ghana located?
Western Africa
How did the Ancient Egyptians keep the bloodline pure?
Incest
What are the 3 different kingdoms of Egypt?
Old
Middle
New
Where was Alexander the Great from?
Macedonia, Greece
What was the title of the ruler of Egypt?
Pharaoh
How was ancient Egypt separated physically?
Nile River
What is something that Kush and Egypt had in common?
Religion
What was the name of the head Ancient Egyptian Deity?
Ra
What did Rameses II do?
United Egypt
Major Monuments
Reigned for 70 years
A ruling family in Egypt is called what?
Dynasty
What was the first civilization in Africa?
Egypt
How did Alexander take over Egypt?
They invited him
What is the empire of Mali known for?
Being super rich
Spread of Islam
What did Thutmose III do that you all hate now?
Public School
What are the steps of mummification?
1. Dead body
2. Remove organs
3. Salt the body
4. Bathe the body
5. Wash body
6. Wrap
What is the river in Africa that was so important to Egypt?
Nile
What was Kush's society structure?
Matrilineal