Vocab 1
king of a united Egypt
pharaoh
a ruling family
dynasty
When was ancient Egypt the most powerful and prosperous? Old, Middle, or New Kingdom
New Kingdom
List the social structure of ancient Egypt (top to bottom).
Pharaoh, Priests, Scribes, Merchants, Farmers
How was the soil of the Nile River Valley best characterized?
fertile
groups of rocky rapids
cataracts
a writing surface similar to paper named after the reed that grew along the Nile River in ancient Egypt
papyrus
What was the purpose of tomb paintings?
provide the buried person with the objects shown
What did Egyptians believe they needed in order to overcome death?
preserve their bodies in the afterlife
Due to less land to farm in Kush, what were the Kushites more motivated to do?
trade
drawing or symbol that represents a word or sound
hieroglyphics
skilled workers who practice a handicraft
artisans
What did the Egyptians need to be proficient in to construct the pyramids?
engineering and mathematics
This group of people used hieroglyphics to record important information and maintain records in ancient Egypt.
Scribes
What effect did continued trade with Egypt have on the Kush civilization?
The Kushites adopted many of the elements of Egyptian culture.
a body preserved by a special process
mummy
study of the structure of the body and its organs
anatomy
How did Hatshepsut increase Egypt's wealth during her reign as pharaoh?
expanding trade
Name two possible consequences of a drought in ancient Egypt.
grain crops would decrease
not having enough food
In ancient Egypt, what was the vast desert areas of burning sands called?
Red Land
buying and selling of goods and services
commerce
system of offices and officials that handle the business of government
bureaucracy
Name the two functions that Egypt's bureaucracy performed for the pharaoh.
collecting taxes from farmers
distributing surpluses to officials, priests, and merchants
How did Egypt's grain surplus encourage people to become artisans?
Rulers used the surpluses to buy goods such as cloth, jewelry, and luxury goods.
Name two major Kushite accomplishments.
world's first alphabets and Africa's first iron working center