Key Terms 1
Land south of Egypt—also known as Nubia
Kush
Kushite man who conquered all of Egypt
Piankhi
Direction the Nile River runs
From south to north
What was the duty of scribes in Egypt?
Keep records
Why would a farmer want to become a soldier in Egypt?
Money, land, raising in social status
Name for the southern part of Egypt
Upper Egypt
Name for the Northern part of Egypt
Lower Egypt
How many times a year did the Nile flood?
Once a year
The old kingdom showed growth of
Government
Why did monument building decline after the Old Kingdom?
Ran out of tax money
A tall, 4-sided spire
Obelisk
Time period in Egypt known for monument building
Old Kingdom
The Pharaoh in Egypt was considered to be a….
god
What was included in Egyptian art?
Jewelry, paintings, large statues, carvings
How did ancient Kush become successful?
Through trade / mining minerals
The first Queen of Egypt, expanded trade
Hatshepsut
Aksumite King that took over Kush
Name one of the Egyptian gods discussed in your notes
Get, ra, hapi, heket, khepri, hathor, isis, nut, seth, pharaoh
Why did Kush have a mix of cultures?
Taken over by Egypt / through trade
When is Mr. C’s birthday?
November 9th
Pharaoh who had the longest reign in Egypt
Ramses
The height of power and glory in Egypt
New Kingdom
What occupation allowed people to climb the social ladder?
Soldiers
How was the Nile a pivotal part of Egyptian life?
Silt, farming, water, food, was a god
Who led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt?
Moses