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a bucket attached to a long pole that lifts water from the Nile and empties it into basins
Shadoof
area of steep cliffs and large boulders form dangerous, fast-moving waters
Cataract
a reed plant that grew wild along the Nile
Papyrus
a writing system made up of a combination of pictures and sound symbols
Hieroglyphics
fan-shaped area of fertile land
Delta
Dynasty
a line of rulers from one family
Pharaoh
ruler of ancient Egypt
Bureaucrat
a government official
Envoy
a government representative to another country
Embalming
the process of treating a body to keep it from decaying
“black land”
Kemet
Pyramids
great stone tomb built for an Egyptian pharaoh
Who was Narmer?
King of Upper Egypt who conquered and unified with Lower Egypt
What were the geographic physical features that protected Egypt from outside invaders?
Deserts on both sides of the Nile, cataracts, delta marshes
What is unique about the Nile River?
It flows from south to north
What does “pharaoh” mean?
“great house”
The ancient Egyptian civilization was the first to publish books describing advances in the field of
Medicine
The Book of the Dead
Book of prayers and magic spells to prepare people for the afterlife
Which is a reason the Nile has been called “the lifeblood” of Egypt?
Its valley and delta provide fertile soil for farming.
What was the most important thing to ancient Egyptians?
Family
What were some basic medical skills from the ancient Egyptians?
Set broken bones, Sewed up cuts, Splints, Bandages, Compresses, Created first medical books
How were the Egyptians able to defeat the Hyksos?
During the Hyksos’ rule, the Egyptians improved their fighting skills by learning to drive chariots and to use new weapons. Later, these skills helped the Egyptians, under the leadership of Ahmose, drive out the Hyksos.
After the Egyptians stopped using pyramids to bury their pharaohs, they cut out tombs in limestone cliffs. What is this area called? Which female leader's tomb is located here?
The Valley of the Kings; Hatshepsut
Why did Kerma become an important center for trade?
Centrally located in Nubia; close relations with Egypt
Why are Akhenaton and Tutankhamen considered unusual pharaohs?
Akhenaton took the unusual step of changing the Egyptian religion to the worship of one deity. Tutankhamen restored polytheism and is well known today for the riches found in his tomb, but he was an unusually young pharaoh who died after ruling for only 9 years.