She was one of the first (and few) female pharaohs of Egypt. She preferred trade over land conquests.
Who is Hatshepsut?
100
Put the following Egyptian groups in order from most important and wealthy to least important and wealthy.
Farmers, Artisans, Priests & nobles, Pharaoh, Unskilled workers
A system that was helpful for farmers during floods. This process allowed farmers to direct water where they needed it in order to grow their crops.
What is irrigation?
100
The name for a king or leader in ancient Egypt.
What is pharaoh?
100
An area of fertile soil at the mouth of the Nile River.
What is a delta?
200
Ancient Egyptians buried their pharaohs in these tombs to protect them from weather, animals, and grave robbers.
What are pyramids?
200
Describe the ancient Egyptian religious beliefs.
They believed in many gods and in an afterlife for the pharaoh where the pharaoh would continue to protect Egypt.
200
The Nile is the _______ river in the world.
What is longest?
200
Ancient Egyptian writing and symbols that stood for both sounds and words.
What are hieroglyphics?
200
A plant that grew along the Nile River. It was used to make baskets, sandals, and river rafts. It was later used to make paper.
What is papyrus?
300
He was only 10 years old and contributed very little to Egyptian history, yet he is one of the most well known pharaohs. Archaeologists found his tomb with many of his treasures still present.
Who is King Tutankhamen or King Tut?
300
Powerful Nubian villages conquered weaker villages to create this strong kingdom.
What is the kingdom of Kerma?
300
List THREE uses for the Nile river.
1. Water for farming
2. Drinking
3. Bathing
4. Washing
5. Cleaning
6. Cooking
7. Food (fish and animals)
300
Forced payments paid by conquered people. These payments were paid to the pharaoh and made Egypt wealthy.
What is a tribute?
300
Wild rapids along the Nile that prevent ships from traveling on most of the river.
What are cataracts?
400
This process was important to the ancient Egyptians and pharaohs. It protected the pharaoh's body from decaying so that their spirit would have a way to journey to the afterlife.
What is embalming?
400
This was especially important to the people of Kush. They used it to make weapons and tools and traded it with other countries.
What is iron?
400
A bucket attached to a long pole. It was used to help lift water from the Nile.
What is a shadoof?
400
A line of rulers from the same family.
What is a dynasty?
400
Gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt that were believed to control forces of nature and human activities.