Lesson 2
Who was the most famous Pharaoh of the old kingdom?
Pharaoh Khufu
Period of stability and order in ancient Egypt between about 2050 BC and 1750 BC?
Middle Kingdom
What is Papyrus made of?
Paperlike substance of reeds
What are Merchants?
Traders
What continent is Egypt?
Africa
How long did the Old Kingdom last?
About 500 Years
What Queen expanded trade during the Middle Kingdom?
Queen Hatshepsut
What are hieroglyphics?
A Egyptian writing system, one of the world's first which used symbols
What empire did Piankhi rule over?
Kush
What country in Africa has a White, Red, and Black flag?
Egypt
Define Mummies?
Dead bodies preserved by wrapping them in cloth
From when did the Middle Kingdom last?
2050 BC to 1750 BC
Describe a Obelisk?
A tall, four-sided pillar that is pointed at the top
Whats the difference between import and export?
Import is to bring in goods and export is to send out goods
How many countries border Egypt directly?
5
What is a persons Ka?
Life Force/Soul
What did Ramses The Great do during the Middle Kingdom?
He defended Egypt from invaders and strengthened its defenses.
Why was King Tut's tomb great for ancient information.
It was left untouched by tomb raiders
What body of water is Aksum located by?
The Red Sea
What is the highest point in Egypt?
Mount Catherine
What did the middle class workers consist of?
Low Government Officials, Scribes, Rich Craftspeople.
Why did Egypt become the leading military power in the region?
They took control of Invasion routes used to get into other empires
What is the Rosetta Stone and when was it found?
A stone slab was discovered in 1799 that was inscribed with hieroglyphics and their greek meanings.
What was the city of Meroe known for?
It was the center of a massive trade network
What lake is created by the damming of the Nile River?
Lake Victoria