Ancient Egypt
Egyptian Pharoahs
The Fertile Cresent
Iceman
Prehistory
100
Define Silt.
Silt is fine sand, clay, or other material carried by running water and deposited as a sediment, especially in a channel or harbor.
100
Who was Djoser.
Djoser was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh of the 3rd dynasty during the Old Kingdom and the founder of this epoch.
100
What is the Fertile Cresent?
The Fertile Cresent is a fertile region in southwestern Asia that includes the region of Mesopotamia.
100
What was the name of the iceman?
The name of the iceman was Otzi.
100
Define prehistory.
Prehistory is the time before written records.
200
Define a cataract.
A cataract is a large waterfall or rapid.
200
What is a pharaoh and what is he or she's role.
A pharaoh is an ancient Egyptian ruler. The Pharoah's job is to lead and direct the city he or she is ruling.
200
What is a Ziggurat?
A ziggurat is a large temple located in the centers of ancient Sumerian cities.
200
How long do scientists think Otzi's body was?
Scientist think that Otzi was over 5000 years old.
200
Define irrigation.
Irrigation is the modern way of supplying water to plants on a regular basis using canals.
300
Describe the physical difference between Egypt's "black land" and Egypt's "red land".
The physical features for the black and red land is the black land is black because the Nile River mixed with soil looks black. The red land represents the vast desert.
300
What did Ahmose do when he was in power.
Ahmose freed Egyptians from Hyksos and he began a new kingdom it began in the 18th dynasty.
300
What is a canal?
A canal is a man-made waterway for moving or redirecting water.
300
Name three items found on or near the iceman.
A knife was found near the iceman. This could have been used to cut open animals. An axe was also found near the iceman body. This axe was a clue that ozi was an important man. An arrow head was found in otzis body which was a clue that he was shot.
300
Name 2 requirements of civilization.
Writing Writing began to help people communicate with people through something other than talking. This could have helped early civilizations by allowing them to send letters to near by settlements and trade over letters and written notes instead of having a conversation in person. This helps today for the same reason. Culture Culture is very important. Culture is what differentiates different people from others. If one's culture is to not eat meat on Friday's you know they would be a Christian. If someone's culture is to not eat meat you would know they are Indian.
400
Explain why Lower Egypt appears above Upper Egypt on a map. Explain how the Nile River flows North.
Upper Egypt is more elevated than Lower Egypt. That is why they are referred to as upper and lower Egypt. The Nile flows north because it starts south at the top of the mountain and flows to the north which is at the base of the mountain.
400
Menes was the first pharaoh, he was credited with uniting Egypt. Who was Menes.
Menes was the first pharaoh, he was credited with uniting Egypt.
400
What is a city-state.
A city-state is a city with its own government and surrounded by its own farmland.
400
Explain why you agree or disagree with the following statement. No significant changes or advancements occurred during the Stone Ages.
I disagree. In the Stone age their where many significant changes. Including the use of fire. People found out how to use fire. People also learned how to make and use stone tools.
400
Name two requirements of civilization.
Domestication Domestication is extremely important. It allows you to utilize all of the living and wild animals around you and use for example a horse for pulling a cart. Division of labor A division of labor is another thing that is very important. Without it you will go no where because none is working and nothing will get done.
500
Why was travel North on the Nile easy? How did boats travel in the other direction?
Travel north on the Nile was easy because that was the direction the river flowed. Boats traveled in the other direction by using the wind to their advantage. In Egypt, they would have boats with sails because the wind blew up the Nile.
500
Who was Hatshepsut?
Who was Hatshepsut? Hatshepsut was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh he mad many advancements in trade he was credited for expanding Egypt very much.
500
What is a drought.
A drought is a long period without rain.
500
How was Otzi found.
A man named Simon was walking and saw a man's body frozen under ice in the Italian Alps.
500
Name three requirements of civilization.
Surplus food Without a consistent food source you will not be able to live. That's why many people will breed cows and take the milk and meat from them for a consistent food source. Government Without a government there is none or no people that will enforce rules and protect you and your civilization from other people. A government's job is also to be the people voice. Permanent settlement Permanent settlements are important because if your settlement is moving around a lot you will not get used to the resources and miss some resources you have around you.
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