Geography
Kings/Queens
Religion
Nubi
Vocabulary
100
How did the Nile River affect the lives of the early Egyptians and Nubians?
The annual flooding of the Nile provided fertile land for Egyptians and Nubians to farm.
100
What is a dynasty?
A series of rulers from the same family
100
Which Egyptian god was born every morning in the east and died each night in the west?
Amon-Re
100
What was Kerma noted for? Achievements. Name 2
Buried their kings in tombs Wealthy -Placed kings on gold beds Delicate pottery Artisans or skilled workers
100
Rock - filled rapids
What is a cataract?
200
Who said "Egypt is the gift of the Nile?"
Herodotus
200
What Pharaoh united upper and lower Egypt?
Menes
200
Why did Egyptians stay away from the west bank of the Nile at night?
They believed the west bank of the Nile had spirts of the dead.
200
In which direction did the Meroe kingdom expand?
They went west.
200
A series of rulers from the same family.
What is a dynasty?
300
What did the Egyptians call their land? Meaning "Black Land"
Kemet
300
Egypt became part of the Roman Empire . About how many years was Egypt not able to rule itself?
2,000 years
300
Religion played an important part in Egyptian life by
Explaining natural events to te people
300
How did iron ore help make Meroe rich?
They specialized in iron ore, which helped them make ploughs for farming. They also made weapons with the iron ore which they used to control trade routes. They became rich by trading ironwork for goods from other parts of the world
300
An early form of paper from a reed-like plant.
What is papyrus?
400
Starting with the Mediterranean Sea...put in order closest to the Mediterranean Upper and Lower Nubia and Upper and Lower Egypt.
Lower Egypt...Upper Egypt...Lower Nubia...Upper Nubia
400
Explain why Egypt's rulers had more authority than most rulers have today. Think about what the people thought their Pharaoh was.
Egypts pharaohs were considered gods and had complete authority over their people. Most people today would not accept the idea of a "god-king."
400
How did the ancient egyptians demonstrate their belief in life after death?
They preserved the bodies of their dead. Mummification.
400
How would you describe the relations between Egypt and Nubia?
For most of their long history. Nubia and Egypt did well as peaceful, friendly neighbors. They did take turns conquering each other though.
400
skilled workers.
What is an artisan?
500
How did trade develop in various places along the Nile?
The Nile was a natural highway for Egyptian boats to sail to other African and Southwest Asian countries fro trading.
500
What happened to Egypt when there were gaps between kingdoms?
Became weak had wars and invasions.
500
How was a pharaoh's tomb furnished?
Belongings of he Pharaoh and personal items such as gloves and sandals
500
In what ways did Nubia and Egypt benefit from each other?
trade and exchange of ideas and customs.
500
Someone who rules for a child until the child is old enough to rule
What is a regent?
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