The Nile
True or False: All pharaohs were men.
False!
Name 3 groups on the Social Pyramid
Who took control of who first: Egypt or Kush?
Egypt had been taking control of Kush' land and resources for many years before Kush conquered Egypt.
What is the most common religion in Egypt today?
Islam
This area, which is located where the Nile flows into the Med. Sea, was the most densely populated area in ancient Egypt.
the Nile Delta
What were the three periods of ancient Egyptian history?
Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms.
True or False: It was common for individuals to move between levels on the social pyramid
False. Egyptian society was very rigid.
What were powerful female leaders in Kush called?
kandakes
True or False: Egypt has a population of over 100 million.
False... but close. Egypt has a population of a bit more than 99 million.
The _______ of the Nile are shallow lengths of the Nile River where the surface of the water is broken by many small boulders and stones jutting out of the river bed. These provided a natural barrier between Egypt and Kush.
cataracts
This king, who came to power as a boy, has perhaps the most famous mummy.
King Tut
What was one of the duties of priests, besides leading religious ceremonies
Advising pharaoh, gave advice, performed healings, performed burials/mummifications
What is the other word used to describe Kush? (hint: it comes from the Egyptian word for gold)
Nubia
What is the capitol city of Egypt?
Cairo
What is something the Egyptians would trade FOR (traveling along the Nile River to reach their destination)
This cruel, harsh ruler is known at the "Pyramid Builder"
Khufu
Scribes carried roles of this writing surface, made from plants.
Papyrus
Kush became especially known for producing this thing
Iron
What is the most common language spoken in Egypt today?
Arabic
The growing season was called Peret, and usually took place between October and _________. Farmers would plow their fields and plant their crops during this time.
February
This pharaoh, who ruled during the time of the New Kingdom, was known for promoting trade.
Hatshepsut
Three key government officials were: the chief treasurer, the general of the armies, and the ______
vizier
What was the Kushite capital city?
Meroe
What Egypt's biggest export (thing that they sell to other countries)
Oil