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What were ancient Egyptian rulers called?
Pharaohs
Which pharaoh built the temple at Abu Simbel?
Ramses II
Why were priests powerful members of Egyptian society?
They performed rituals and oversaw religious life
Why did the Kushites move their capital from Napata to Meroë?
To escape Egyptian attacks and control trade routes
Which period was known as the “Age of the Pyramids”?
The Old Kingdom
What principle guided Egyptian social order and balance?
Ma’at
Why was the work of scribes important?
They recorded taxes, laws, and census data
Which pharaoh’s achievements best represent Egyptian art and culture?
Senusret I – patron of the arts and builder of the White Chapel
What was Pharaoh Khufu’s greatest accomplishment?
Building the great pyramid at giza
Who was the top adviser to the pharaoh?
Vizier
Which class built Egypt’s pyramids and worked the land?
Peasants
How did Hatshepsut’s leadership challenge traditional gender roles?
She ruled as a female pharaoh, sometimes wearing men’s clothing
Who built the White Chapel made of alabaster?
Senusret I
Who could attend scribe schools in ancient Egypt?
only boys
What natural resource helped Egypt and Kush become trading partners?
Gold
What was the main difference between Egyptian and Kushite leadership over time?
Kush often had female rulers (kandakes), unlike Egypt
What was Pharaoh Hatshepsut best known for?
Expanding trade and building temples
How did the Opet Festival help unite ancient Egyptians?
All social classes joined to honor the pharaoh and god Amon-Re
Which event allowed Kush to regain independence from Egypt?
Egypt’s power weakened and Kush revolted
How did Egypt influence Kush while ruling over it?
Kush adopted Egyptian religion, writing, and architecture