Nile & Geography
What feature of the Nile River most directly supported Egyptian farming?
Its delta and cataracts
What does the term “dynasty” refer to?
– A line of rulers from the same family
Which of the following was a key function of scribes in ancient Egypt?
– Writing and recording information on papyrus
Which object was used to move water from the Nile to fields?
Shadoof
How did the physical environment protect Egypt from invasions?
– Deserts, cataracts, and the Nile Delta acted as natural barriers
During which Egyptian period were pyramids first built?
– Old Kingdom
What are the three main classes in ancient Egyptian society? –
Upper (nobles, priests, scribes), middle (traders, artisans, shopkeepers), lower (farmers, herders, unskilled workers)
In Kush, what economic activity contributed most to its early wealth? –
Agriculture and gold mining
Which geographic term best describes the flat grasslands of Kush?
– Savanna
Which period in Egyptian history followed the Middle Kingdom?
– New Kingdom
What does “status” refer to in ancient Egypt?
– A person’s rank in society
How did Egyptian hieroglyphics and papyrus contribute to society? –
They allowed for the recording of laws, religious texts, and history
Why was Kerma’s location advantageous for trade?
– It connected Egypt to tropical Africa to the south
Which of these rulers was part of the New Kingdom’s height of power?
– Ramses II
What role did government and religion play in ancient Egypt? What was the role of pharohs?
Pharaohs were considered divine, and religious practices reinforced their authority
What was the primary purpose of incense in ancient Egypt?
– To make offerings in religious rituals
Which statement best explains why the Nile River was considered central to Egyptian civilization?
– Its annual floods created rich soil, water supply, and food
The Hyksos were significant in Egyptian history because they…?
– Introduced new technology and temporarily controlled lower Egypt
Which of the following cultural elements did Egypt and Kush share?
– Writing system, pyramids, gods and goddesses
Kush adapted some Egyptian practices such as…?
– Hieroglyphics for writing and pyramids for their kings