The Nile River
How long is the Nile River
The Nile River is approximately 4,132 miles (6,650 km) long
Who united Upper and Lower Egypt?
King Narmer
Who was at the top of Egypt’s social pyramid?
The pharaoh
Who was the sun god of ancient Egypt?
Re (Ra)
What type of buildings were used as tombs for pharaohs?
Pyramids
In which direction does the Nile River flow?
From south to north
How many dynasties ruled Egypt? Triple points if you tell me over how many years
30 dynasties over 2,800 years
What were nobles and priests responsible for?
Governing regions and performing religious ceremonies
Which god controlled the Nile’s annual flood?
Hapi
What innovations did Egyptians develop to support agriculture?
Double points if you name all three
Irrigation systems, dams, and channels
What body of water does the Nile River empty into?
The Mediterranean Sea
Which period was known as Egypt’s “golden age of pyramid building”?
The Old Kingdom
Who were the scribes, and why were they important?
Educated record keepers who wrote and kept documents
What did Egyptians believe happened after death?
The soul lived on in an eternal paradise
Which queen expanded trade with Arabia and East Africa?
Hatshepsut
What are the natural barriers that protected Egypt from invaders?
Deserts and cataracts
Which pharaoh ruled for 66 years and built the temple of Karnak?
Ramses II
What type of work did artisans and traders do?
You get the points if you say one, but if you say at least 4, you get 1000 more points.
Created goods, jewelry, pottery, and exchanged goods
Why did Egyptians build temples and make offerings to the gods?
To honor them and maintain harmony between gods and people
What did Egyptians trade with Phoenicians for purple dye and cedar wood?
Beads and tools
What are the two regions of ancient Egypt called?
Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt
Which pharaoh changed Egypt’s religion to worship only Aton?
Amenhotep IV (Akhenaton)
What group made up the largest class in Egyptian society?
Farmers and unskilled workers
Why did the pharaoh have both political and religious power?
Double points
Because Egyptians believed he was a living god on Earth
What kingdom to the south of Egypt became powerful after its decline?
The Kingdom of Kush