KUSH
Africa (ancient Nubia, modern Sudan)
Who was at the top of the social pyramid in Egypt?
Egypt was what type of religion?
polytheistic
What direction was the Sahara from the Nile river?
Abraham lived in what Mesopotamia city-state?
Ur
The Kushites used _____________ forms of writing.
2 (hieroglyphics and a form of script)
DAILY DOUBLE
The _______________ of _____________ were built to show the power and wealth of the pharaoh's.
pyramids, Giza
False (because of how the Nile flowed South to North, upper was in the south)
The code of _________________ was a law code that the Babylonians used.
Hammurabi
The Kushites had an abundance of resources at the time of their decline. True/False
False
What kingdom did Egyptians experience peace?
Middle
This natural barrier discouraged invasions from other countries because of the dangerous cataracts.
Nile
This natural barrier discouraged invasions from other countries because of its vastness and extreme weather.
Sahara
Mesopotamia
Why did trade grow in Kush?
Because of their natural resources.
One of the main themes of Egyptian music was what?
the Nile
Who did God use to lead the Israelites out of Egypt?
Moses
What formed at the end of the Nile river?
Nile Delta
Who created the first Empire?
Sargon (Akkad)
Kush conquered Egypt and influenced their dress, gods, and hieroglyphics. TRUE/FALSE
Who was the Egyptian god of the underworld?
Osiris
What did God use Joseph for? (3 things)
advise pharaoh about famine,
oversee food storage
provide food to Israelite
What sea is to the east of Egypt? (hint used for ESCAPE)
What was the Sumerian schools called?
Edubba (Tablet house)