The Old Kingdom
Middle Kingdom
Period of Egypt from 2050 to 1750 BC
Papyrus
A long-lasting paper-like material made from reeds scribes used to write
Merchant
A person who sells goods
Red Sea
Theocracy
Government ruled by religious leaders and leaded by religious doctrine
New Kingdom
Period of Egypt from 1550 to 1050 BC
Hieroglyphics
The ancient Egyptian writing system
Piankhi
Ruler of Kush
How many countries border Egypt directly?
What is the old kingdom?
The period from 2700-2200 BC shortly after Egypt was unified
What caused the end of the Middle Kingdom?
Hyksos and Ahmose
What was the reason people used and made temples?
What goods did the Kushites send to Egypt?
Gold, stone, copper
What are the 3 neighboring countries of Ancient Egypt?
Israel, Libya, Sudan
Why did The Old Kingdom have a Theocracy?
Egyptian government and religion were closely connected during the Old Kingdom.
How long was Queen Hatshepsut queen of Egypt?
1503-1482 BC
These sheets were tough and durable, yet easy to roll into scrolls. Scribes wrote on papyrus using brushes and ink.
Why was Ancient Kush a rich trading center?
Because Ancient Kush was at the center of a large trading network with connections to Europe, Africa, and Asia.
What large body of water borders Egypt to the north?
Mediterranean sea
Why were Egyptians in The Old Kingdom buried with stuff to take with them?
To fulfill the ka’s needs, people filled tombs with objects for the afterlife.
Other than priests and government officials, who were most honored
Scribes
Why were some people bigger in Egyptian art?
What caused the decline of Aksum?
Its major ports were taken by other peoples. As a result, the kingdom became isolated from other lands.
What is the highest point in Egypt?
Mt Catherine