Important People
the significance of Queen Shanakhdakheto
first woman to rule Kush
Egyptians began building pyramids during this kingdom
Old Kingdom
stone slab that helped historians understand hieroglyphics
Rosetta Stone
why were the tombs filled with art, jewelry, and other treasures
they believed these were enjoyed in the afterlife
the southern part of ancient Egypt
Upper Egypt
pharaoh best known for monuments built to him
Khufu
Egypt's conquest of distant lands contributed most to the growth of trade during which kingdom
New Kingdom
a long-lasting, paper-like material made from reeds
papyrus
how was Egypt able to afford building pyramids and temples
taxes from the people
Egypt's first pharaoh
Menes
leader of the Aksumite Army that invaded Kush in AD 350
King Ezana
Meroitic was the written language developed by which culture
Kushites
imaginary creature with the body of a lion and the head of another animal
sphinx
where was the largest source of gold for the Egyptians?
Nubian Desert
Egyptian civilization developed by ____ turnings into villages and then cities
farms
this King attacked Egypt in the 700s BC
King Kashta
the rule of Mentuhotep II began this Kingdom
Middle Kingdom
a tall, four-sided pillar that is pointed on top
obelisk
how did Kushites begin to learn about other cultures?
Kushite merchants traded with people from other cultures
we can assume this about Egypt's financial situation due to its resources
they were rich
united the Middle Kingdom around 2050 BC
Mentuhotep II
social classes began to appear due to need for government officials, and increases in both farming and population during which kingdom?
Old Kingdom
the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
engineering
what happened that demonstrates that Egypt and Kush lived in peace with one another?
they traded with each other
a binding legal agreement
contract