Vocabulary
a person who does farm work for wealthy landowners
peasant
Who is known for developing the first Peace Treaty?
Ramses II
Who was at the top of the social pyramid?
Pharaoh
What continent does Egypt reside on?
Africa
Which of the following is an element of ancient Egypts Topography?
mild climate OR Nile River Valley
Nile River Valley
an area of sediment deposited at the mouth of a river
delta
Who promoted trade and was the first female Pharaoh?
Hatshepsut
Why were artisans the most important group of the middle class?
Without them they would not have an economy
What waterway borders Africa to the north?
Mediterranean Sea
Which physical feature was so important to ancient settlers in Egypt and Kush that people settled near it?
near a river OR in a desert
near a river
a tough water plant used to make paper and rope in ancient times
papyrus
Who was known as the "Pyramid Builder"
Khufu
What pattern occurs on the social pyramid?
Hint: Population & Status
As the population increases (from top to bottom) status decreases
Where is the Nile River located?
North East Africa
How was the Jordan River different from the Nile River?
It DID NOT flood regularly
the surface features of a place or region, such as mountains or deserts
topography
Who was known as the "Patron of the Arts"
Senusret
Why did the Egyptians believe having social classes was a good idea?
They believed society worked when everyone knew their roles in society
South (Upper Egypt) to North (Lower Egypt)
Why was it helpful to the Egyptians that the Nile River had predictable flooding?
They could plan their seasons and planting around the flooding of the Nile River- encouraged them to create a calendar
a severe shortage of food
famine
Who built the Pyramids of Giza
Khufu, Khufu's son, and Khufu's grandson
if you were a peasant and you wanted to raise your status what is the only choice you have? What can you become?
become a scribe
Why were some people in Canaan herders rather than farmers?
The land was hilly and dry
Canaan's border to the WEST was.....
the Mediterranean Sea