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Which pharaoh ruled for 67 years and built Abu Simbel?
Ramses II
What are the small waterfalls along the Nile River called?
Cataracts
Why is southern Egypt called "Upper Egypt" and northern Egypt called "Lower Egypt"?
The way the Nile Flows
Which kingdom came first in Egyptian history?
Old Kingdom
What was the purpose of mummification?
to preserve the body for the afterlife
What is Ma'at?
The ancient Egyptian goddess of truth, justice, and cosmic order
What material did ancient Egyptians use to make paper?
Papyrus
The Nile River flows from _______ to _______. (Physical Direction not Lower and Upper)
South to North
The Great Pyramid was built during which kingdom period?
Old Kingdom
Who was on top of the Egyptian Social Pyramid?
Pharaoh's
Which ruler was known for creating strong trading partners?
Hatshepsut
a monumental structure with a square or triangular base and sloping sides that meet in a point at the top, especially one built of stone as a royal tomb in ancient Egypt.
Explain how the Nile is affects the lives of Egyptians.
Farming, Trade, Flooding, Seasons, Travel, Protection
What Kingdom reunited Egypt
Middle Kingdom
What was a Nobles job in Egypt?
Worked in government, collected taxes, served as Priests, led armies.
Who was the Sun God
Ra
Define Succession
The passing of the throne to the next ruler.
What was the most important factor that allowed Egyptian civilization to develop?
The Nile River
Which Kingdom built massive temples
The New Kingdom
How many seasons did Egypt have?
(Bonus if you can name them in simple terms/they are actions not names of seasons)
3
Flooding
Growing
Harvest
Define Dynasty
Series of rulers from one family
Which kingdom conquered Egypt during the 700s BCE and ruled as the 25th Dynasty?
The Kushite Kingdom
Name at least two inventions/contributions from Egypt.
Astronomy, Decimal Counting System, Hieroglyphics, Pyramids, Boats, Calendars and Clocks, Surgery, and much more.
Why is the Rosetta Stone important to history?
It helped scholars learn how to read hieroglyphics