Early Egyptian Civilization
How was Egypt divided?
Lower and Upper
What type religion were they?
Polytheistic
When did Old Kingdom Begin?
3100 BCE
When did Middle Kingdom begin?
2055 BCE
When did New Kingdom Begin?
1550 BCE
What river was important for crop growth?
Nile River
Who were seen as earthly forms of gods?
Pharaohs
When did Old Kingdom end?
2200 BCE
When did Middle Kingdom end?
1650 BCE
When did New Kingdom end?
1070 BCE
What were the natural landforms that protected them?
River, Seas, and Desert
Religion helped Egyptians feel safe because they thought they were
Timeless
What were built during the Old Kingdom?
Pyramids
Who did they send to Mesopotamia?
Armies and Traders
What kind of Empire was Egypt?
Wealthiest and Largest
Where was the first Egyptian civilization?
Who was the main God in Egypt?
Ra
Why were Pyramids built?
For tombs for Pharaohs and their family
What were Pharaohs viewed as?
Shepards
How did Pharaohs show off their wealth?
Building new temples
When was the first Egyptian civilization?
What does Netjer mean?
God
Who was the most famous ruler of the Old Kingdom?
Tutankhamun
What did the Pharaohs help build?
Canals
Who was Egypt controlled by?
Hyksos