Vocabulary
A rock formation that creates churning rapids; also, a large waterfall
Why was Egyptian agriculture dependent on the Nile?
The floods brought water to the crops, as well as silt, which was rich in nutrients.
How did the pharaohs use Egypt's resources to increase the country's wealth and power?
The pharaohs pursued an active foreign policy to increase Egypt's wealth. Increased trade and military power.
What contributions did Hatshepsut make to Egypt during her reign?
Expanded Egyptian empire, promoted and expanded trade (which increased Egypt's wealth). She risked difficult and dangerous trade expeditions to the coast of East Africa which further boosted Egypt's wealth and stimulated its economy.
What enabled the growth of agriculture and civilization in the Nile River Valley?
predictable flooding
A series of rulers from the same family
What is a dynasty?
What was the relationship between Upper and Lower Egypt?
The two kingdoms were next to each other, and goods and ideas were easily traded between them.
What impact did the Nile have on Egypt's trade industry?
The Nile was a "superhighway" that encouraged trade of goods and ideas among different communities along the river.
In what ways were Egypt and Kush connected?
Egypt dominated Nubia and Kush for centuries and exploited its resources. During that time, the people of Nubia and Kush adopted Egyptian culture. When Egypt became weak, the Kushites moved in to conquer their former masters.
What geographic feature provided a natural barrier to protect ancient Egypt against invasion?
desert lands
An ancient Egyptian ruler
What is a pharaoh?
How did the Great Pyramid of Khufu demonstrate the pharaoh's power?
It took tremendous resources to build, both in terms of materials and manpower. The pharaoh would have to be very wealthy and powerful to cause such a monumental work to be done.
Which choice best describes the Egyptian Book of the Dead?
a religious poem read aloud at festivals
Why did Egyptians make mummies?
to provide a body for the spirit after death
How did agriculture change Egyptian society?
led to the rise of kings
A system in which people belong to social classes of different ranks
What is a hierarchy?
What was the role of the pharaoh in Egyptian life?
He went between the people and gods of ancient Egypt. Absolute ruler.
What position did women have in Egyptian society?
What purpose did pyramids serve?
Tombs for pharaohs
What did the double crown of Egypt symbolize?
Union of upper and lower Egypt
A picture representing an object, sound, or idea that was part of the ancient Egyptian writing system
What is a hieroglyph?
How were the classes of Egyptian society organized?
After the pharaoh, nobles and priests held most power. Then came officials and scribes. Then craftsmen and merchants. Then farmers. Then slaves and unskilled laborers.
What features of the pyramid might discourage tomb robbers?
The entrance was sealed off by a heavy wall.
Which god did Egyptians believe weighed their hearts after death?
Anubis
What was the role of Egypt's viziers?
to oversee daily governing