Lesson 1
How did the growing surplus of crops affect Egypt?
It enabled some people to perform work other than farming.
How did the Nile contribute to the growth of ancient Egypt culture?
The Nile floods helped the farmers grow surpluses
Why were Egyptians able to build the pyramids?
The Egyptians were skilled in geometry and math.
Why do people still admire the pyramids and art the Egyptians created?
They are the largest structures on Earth.
Why did Egypt conquer Kush?
Egypt wanted control over the riches in Kush.
Farmers provided food for scribes, and scribes kept records.
What roles did pharaohs play in their religion?
Pharaohs were seen as gods, and people had to obey them.
How did writing make Egypt's complex civilization and technology possible?
It allowed Egyptians to share and preserve knowledge.
How did the Egyptians use hieroglyphics to advance their society?
They made it possible for the Egyptians to share knowledge.
How did trade benefit both Egypt and Kush?
Both used trade to gain wealth and obtain goods they couldn't produce themselves.
Egyptians believed they could overcome the afterlife, but they had to prepare for it.
How is the creation of mummies related to Egypt's dynasties?
After death, the Pharaohs were made into mummies to preserve them for the afterlife.
Why are the pyramids considered one of ancient Egypt's greatest achievements?
They were the largest structures on Earth and required organization, labor and supplies.
If papyrus couldn't last long in ancient Egypt's dry environment, how would that have affected our knowledge on ancient Egypt knowledge?
We wouldn't know much because the written records gave us a sense of what was in the hearts of the Egyptian people.
What was different about Kush's Meroitic script?
It was a true alphabet. It's characters stood for sounds rather than ideas.
Name one accomplishment of Pharaohs of the Middle and New Kingdom:
Pharaohs of the Middle Kingdom built canals to control Nile floods. Pharaohs of the New lands conquered lands in Asia and Africa.
Describe how Egyptian society functioned?
It functioned by encouraging all social labels to work to support the Pharaoh who is seen as a god.
What were three Egyptian achievements in science and math?
The Egyptians created calendar, irrigation system, and were skilled in mathematics, chemistry, engineering, astronomy, and medicine.
(LESSON 3) What was the impact of Kush moving its capital to Meroe?
Meroe was easier to defend. It provided more water for farming, growing trees, and making iron ore.
Describe the way interdependence had an affect on commerce in ancient Egypt?
What role did pharaohs, artisans, and the bureaucracy play in ancient Egypt?
Pharaohs led Egyptian society. Artisans made goods. The bureaucracy supported the pharaoh and ran the governments.
Describe the Nile and its importance to ancient Egypt?
The Nile began in East Africa and flows north through Egypt to the Mediterranean Sea. It was important because it provided water to make farming possible.
How did the Egyptian's knowledge of astronomy help them farm?
The Egyptians understood that Sirius appeared above the horizon before sunrise, about the same time of year as the Nile floods.
How did Kush's geography affect it's relationship with Egypt?
Kush couldn't grow as much food as Egypt because it didn't getas much water from the Nile as Egypt did.
How did trade cause culture and ideas to spread between Egypt and Kush?
Trade brought Kushites and Egyptians into closer contact with each other.