Geography of Egypt
What is the name of the river of ancient Egypt?
The Nile River
Who united Upper and Lower Egypt into one kingdom?
The first Pharaoh Narmer
What did ancient Egyptians believe about the afterlife?
That it was a happy place of eternal life
What did Egyptians write on instead of clay tablets?
Papyrus
What valuable resources did Kush have that Egypt wanted?
Gold, ivory, and ebony
The “Black Land” of Egypt was known for what special feature?
Its rich, fertile soil from Nile floods (Silt)
Pharaohs were believed to be both a king and a ______.
God
What did priests do to prepare a body for the afterlife?
Mummified it
What writing system used pictures and symbols instead of letters?
Hieroglyphics
What is commerce?
The buying and selling of goods
What were the “Red Lands”?
The vast deserts surrounding the Nile Valley
Which pharaoh was known for building the most monuments?
Pharaoh Rasmes II
Name one Egyptian god or goddess and their role.
Amon-Re (sun god), Isis (protection), Horus (sky), Osiris (afterlife)
Besides papyrus, what other Egyptian invention do we still use today?
Glass
How did trade with Egypt affect Kush?
Kush adopted Egyptian culture and ideas
Why was the Nile important for trade and transportation?
It provided a natural transportation for boats to travel and move goods
Why were pyramids built?
As tombs for pharaohs
What did Egyptians place in tombs for the afterlife?
Food, clothing, and treasures
Why was the lunar calendar difficult to use?
Each year had a different number of days
What happened to Kush after Egypt declined
Kush became independent and built its own civilization
What made Egypt’s location so protected from outside invaders?
Deserts, seas, and cataracts acted as natural barriers
How did Hatshepsut change Egypt during her reign?
She increased trade and built great temples
What was the Book of the Dead used for?
To guide souls through the afterlife
In order to construct pyramids, Egyptians needed to be skilled in what two areas?
Engineering and Mathematics
What writing system did the Kushites develop?
Meroitic script