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What is "silt"?
rich dark soil deposited on river beds; good for growing crops
What major river runs through Egypt?
The Nile River
What was the name for the leader/ruler in Anicent Egypt?
pharaoh
Egypt is located near the equator, so its climate is _________________
generally warm year-round
What was papyrus used for?
papyrus was a plant that had many uses including to make sandals and to make a paper-like material for writing on
What two seas border Egypt?
The Red Sea and the Mediterranean
Who was the pharaoh in Ancient Egypt?
the pharaoh was the king in ancient Egypt; considered a god on earth
What continent is Ancient Egypt located?
Africa
What is the term used to describe the pharaohs top advisor?
vizier
Why was the Nile important to Egyptian life?
it provided food and water for the people to grow crops and survive in the warm climate
Who was at the bottom of the social pyramid in Ancient Egypt?
slaves and farmers
What is a "delta"?
the triangular shaped landform at the mouth of a river where rich soil is deposited
What is heiroglyphics?
the oldest form of writing in Ancient Egypt
Over time, what two kingdoms formed in ancient Egypt?
Upper and Lower Egypt
What are the three main dynasties (time periods) in Ancient Egypt?
Old Kingdom, Middle Kingdom and New Kingdom
What type of system did Egyptians use to carry water from the river to crops in the field?
basin irrigation
What is a dynasty?
a series of rulers who come from the same family
Why did most of Egyptian society build their homes near the Nile River?
food and resources/easy travel/trade because the majority of Egypt was a desert-like environment.
Who was near the top of the social pyramid in Egypt?
priests and pharaoh, vizier and government officials
What was the name of Egypt's first pharaoh who united Upper and Lower Egypt?
King Menes