Geography
What is the river that runs through Ancient Egypt?
The Nile
How many Egyptian kingdoms were there?
3
If you were to place Pharaohs on a social pyramid, where would they go?
The very top!
What does status or class mean?
The social, professional, or economic condition of something or someone
What is one thing that is true about Pharaohs, but is NOT true about U.S. Presidents?
They are seen as Gods
How were the many deserts of Egypt and the near east beneficial to ancient Egyptians?
They provided a natural barrier from invaders
What was the nickname given to the Old Kingdom of Egypt?
The Age of Pyramids
Typically male, with the exception of Pharaoh Hatshepsut, who had to live as a man for her title
Which class was at the bottom of Egypt's social pyramid?
Peasants
Who built the great Pyramid at Giza?
Pharaoh Khufu
What is topography and what are TWO examples from Ancient Egypt?
The shape of the land ; Nubian Desert, Libyan Desert, Negev Desert, Arabian Desert, etc.
What is the Middle Kingdom known for?
Many great achievements in literature, art, and architecture
Which Pharaoh is known for the monument the White Chapel
Pharaoh Senusret
Which two classes were after the Pharaoh and why?
Govt. Officials and Priests ; Helped manage Pharaoh's duties, higher class, passed down through family
What is the nickname typically given to the Middle Kingdom?
The period of reunification
What are THREE sources of water in or near Ancient Egypt?
Mediterranean Sea, Arabian Sea, Persian Gulf, Nile River, Sea of Galilee, Jordan River, Dead Sea, etc.
Which Kingdom of Egypt lasted the SHORTEST amount of time?
Middle Kingdom
Who established the Pharaoh as the central authority or leader of Egypt?
Pharaoh Khufu
How did religion impact the social pyramid
Part of daily life, related to the Pharaoh as they were seen as gods, Priests had a high social class, valued greatly
Why did Egyptians use mummification?
They believed in life after death, so they felt that they should preserve the bodies of their people.
How did Egyptians benefit from the Mediterranean Sea?
They used it to travel for trade
What YEARS did Egypt experience the height of their power during?
1600-1100 BCE
Which Pharaoh is known for having many wives, children, and joining the army at a young age?
Pharaoh Ramses II
Why was the social pyramid in Egypt considered rigid?
It was considered rigid because class was inherited, making it difficult to 'climb the social ladder'. Believed to bring order to life.
Which years (roughly) did Ancient Egypt exist?
~3000 BCE - 1000 BCE