Inventions
This is the Egyptian form of writing.
Hieroglyphics
What is a nomarch in Ancient Egypt?
a governor
Two-thirds of the farming in Ancient Egpyt was done in the __________.
delta
Which king had a tomb that was fully intact when it was found?
He died at a young age?
King Tut (Tutankhamun)
What were three periods of Ancient Egypt (in order)?
Old Kingdom
Middle Kingdom
New Kingdom
This was used to decode hieroglyphics.
The Rosetta Stone
What was the role of the Pharaoh in Egyptian society?
the leader of Egypt
Why were the temples so big in Ancient Egypt?
They were the homes of the Gods.
What was the process used in Ancient Egypt to preserve the body for the afterlife?
Mummification
Where was Egypt located?
Northeastern Africa
This was an early form of paper made from the fibers of a plant found along the Nile.
Papyrus
What were two jobs that Pharaohs were responsible for?
1. Military Leader
2. Supreme Judge
What desert provides natural protection for Ancient Egypt?
Sahara Desert
Name the God of Creation and
name the God of Medicine and War
Ra
Sekhmet
What are the two regions through which the Nile River flows?
1. Upper Egypt
2. Lower Egypt
These structures served as tombs for kings/pharaohs.
They usually contained possessions for the afterlife.
Pyramids
What did Merchants do?
Give an example.
Merchants sold things.
For example, they sold gold, papyrus, linen, cloth, and jewelry.
What important river is Ancient Egypt located along?
The Nile
Name the God of Wisdom and Writing and
Name the God of Chaos
Toth
and
Seth
Name one way the location of Ancient Egypt helped the people.
-the desert provided natural barriers against invaders
-they had a reliable source of water and food from the Nile River
Name two inventions that are credited to ancient Egyptians.
papyrus
calendar
number system
medicine/surgery
hieroglyphics
pyramids
What did Craftsmen do?
Give an example.
Made things
An example would be bowls, vases, cups, weapons, or tools.
Who united Upper and Lower Egypt?
Menes
What was a family of rulers where the right to rule was passed within the family?
Dynasty
Why was the Nile River Valley a good place for people to settle?
The geography included many areas for farming.