Why did the Nile River Valley attract early farmers?
The fertile land plus access to the river for transportation and for water made the Nile River Valley an ideal place to live.
100
(Upper Egypt / Lower Egypt) is where the source of the Nile River is located; in the southern part of Egypt.
Upper Egypt
100
(Houses / pyramids) were built to perfectly align with north, south, east, and west. They were also used as tombs for pharaohs.
pyramids
100
The belief in _____ gods is called polytheism.
many
200
What religious belief is associated with the creation of mummies?
Ancient Egyptians made mummies because they believed in an afterlife.
200
(Upper Egypt / Lower Egypt) is where the mouth of the Nile River is located and where the river spills into the Mediterranean Sea. This is in the northern part of Egypt.
Lower Egypt
200
A writing surface was created from cuts of the (cedar / papyrus) plant. Sometimes this "paper" was glued together to create a scroll.
papyrus
200
In a monarchy, the king and queen have complete _____.
authority
300
Why was the city of Memphis built?
King Menes (King Narmer) created Memphis as the capital of the newly united kingdom.
300
Some of the most famous pyramids, including the Great Pyramid, and also the Sphinx, are located at the town of (Memphis / Giza)
Giza
300
Only Ancient Egyptian scribes learned to write using the writing system called (cartouche / hieroglyphs).
hieroglyphs
300
_____ is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
400
What was the main purpose of the pyramids?
The pyramids were primarily built as tombs for the pharaohs.
400
In the New Kingdom, kings were referred to as (sir / pharaohs).
pharaohs
400
( Diplomacy/ arid) is a synonym for dry.
arid
400
_____ is a fair and equal set of laws, known for being "an eye for an eye."
The Code of Hammurabi
500
What was papyrus used for?
Scribes used papyrus to write on, like paper.
500
A time of scarce food is referred to as a (famine / reign). This lack of food was often due to drought.
famine
500
(Diplomacy / reign) is when opposing sides compromise to come to some kind of agreement.