Vocab
A line of rulers from one family
Dynasty
Ancient Egypt and Kush were located along the _______ River
Nile River
What did Egyptians use to make paper?
The reeds of the papyrus plants
Because Egypt's pharaoh was viewed as both a ruler and a god, their government was a...
Theocracy
A ruler of Ancient Egypt
Pharaoh
A waterfall or rapids in a river
Cataract
Kush was located south of Egypt in a land called...
Nubia
A writing system made up of pictures representing words and sounds
Hieroglyphics
Menes or Narmer
What goods was Egypt known for trading?
Grain, papyrus, and cloth
A fan shaped area of silt where a river flows into the sea
Delta
What were Amun, Ra, and Anubis the gods of?
Air, sun, and mummification/cemeteries
Name three architectural structures that that the Ancient Egyptians and Kushites built
Temples, tombs, and pyramids
What did the Hyksos introduce to Egypt when they invaded at the end of the Middle Kingdom?
Chariots and bronze weapons
What goods was Kush known for trading?
Gold, ivory, and ebony
A government official
Bureaucrat
According to the Ancient Egyptians, what was the pharaoh's role in their religion?
The pharaoh was considered to be a living god or was head religious leader
For what purpose were the pyramids created?
They were created to be a pharaoh's tomb/burial site
During which kingdom did Egypt conquer Kush?
New Kingdom
Who made up the lowest class in Ancient Egypt?
Farmers, servants, and enslaved people
Embalming
Why did Ancient Egyptians settle along the Nile River?
The buildup of fertile soil from flooding made it a great place for farming
How did Ancient Egyptians learn about anatomy (study of the human body)?
Through the process of embalming/mummification
Who did the Kushites lose control of Egypt to?
The Assyrians
Who built the pyramids?
Paid laborers