Geography
What is the name of the river valley in Egypt called?
Nile River Valley
What is a name given to the rulers of Egypt?
Pharaoh/Kings
Was Ancient Egypt monotheistic or polytheistic
Polytheistic
Why were Pyramids made?
To be a resting place fro the pharaohs
When did the Middle Kingdom begin?
around 2000 BCE
Upper Egypt is located where?
Southern Egypt (up the river)
Who is Narmer
King of upper Egypt who conquered lower Egypt and married nethihotep
What did the gods control in ancient Egypt?
Natural forces such as rain, water, sun, etc
Who was the first Pyramid made for?
Khufu/Cheops
What did they asked conquered people to give them
Tribute/taxes for the rulers
Lower Egypt is where?
Northern Egypt (down the river)
What is a dynasty?
Family blood line, rulers all from one family.
Where were rulers buried
The Pyramids or tombs
Who worked on the Pyramids and for how long?
Thousands of workers for many years.
Could everyday people read and understand hieroglyphics?
No, you had to be trained in how to write them.
What type of system did the Egyptians use to control river water and floods
Dams, irrigation etc.
What is a theocracy?
where rulers use religion to enforce laws, where rulers control both religion and political issues.
Where were Egyptians souls sent once they died to compete in trials?
The Du'at
Where would non-royalty be buried?
in the desert sands, not tombs or pyramids
Where is modern day Egypt located? What continent?
Africa
What god or goddesses are the Pharaoh's descended from?
Ra, the sun god.
Describe the valley of the reeds
A place where people would be reunited with their dead loved ones and they would all grow and cultivate a piece of land. No worries or struggles would impact people.
What material was used to make pyramids
limestone