Gift of the Nile
What are the three seasons?
What were the major achievements of Egypt's early period?
irrigation systems, plow, hieroglyphics, papyrus, ink
What powers did the pharaoh hold in ancient Egypt?
head of government, religion, army, even held position of a god
Which of the following occurred during the time known as the Old Kingdom?
a. rulers came to be called pharaoh, meaning "great house"
b. Egyptians developed the technology to build pyramids
c. the Rosetta Stone was discovered and deciphered
d. the Hyksos invaded and took control of Egypt
b. Egyptians developed the technology to build pyramids
Why did the Egyptians develop a calendar?
to keep track of the flooding, when to plant, and when to harvest
The Egyptian writing system of hieroglyphics...
used symbols that stood for sounds, words, and ideas
Did the Egyptian people have a reason to hold a grudge against King Tut when he came to power? Why or why not?
Yes because his father uprooted the Egyptian religious tradition and stressed something new and foreign. He also left borders unsecure and stopped investing in temples.
Which of the following does NOT describe the rule of Amenhotep IV?
a. his religious beliefs caused a great deal of unrest among the Egyptian people
b. he decreed that one god, Aton, would replace all others
c. he ruled Egypt along with his stepson, Thutmose III
d. the arts reflecting religious beliefs flourished
c
In what ways was the Nile River important to the ancient Egyptians?
a source of water, for transportation, and it deposited fertile soil
Why is the Old Kingdom also called the Age of the Pyramids?
Egyptians developed the technology to build the largest stone structures in the world...the pyramids
Why do many believe King Tut relied closely on advisers?
He was so young when he took over and was likely overwhelmed by the fragile state of Egypt left by his father.
Why do some researchers point their finger to Horemheb as the one responsible for King Tut's death?
Horemheb served as pharaoh after Aye. He saw his role diminishing as Tut grew older and became more independent. He did many things to erase Tut and his father's legacy on Egypt.
How did Egyptians explain events in nature?
through stories about their gods
Why was a strong central government important in Egypt during the Middle Kingdom?
it kept leaders from fighting and allowed for times of economic and cultural prosperity
The idea that Aye had something to do with the possible murder of King Tut is intriguing. What evidence exists that makes Aye seem guilty?
He knew there was no other blood relative to take the thrown and he would likely take it if Tut died. He did take over once Tut died and married Tut's wife after his death. Tut's wife wrote to the enemy asking for help indicating Aye is up to something.
What evidence exists that King Tut died from an illness?
DNA scans have shown he had a bone condition and was infected with malaria.
Why do some historians believe King Narmer may have united Egypt?
in pictures he wears crowns of Upper and Lower Egypt
Who was Akhenaton?
an Egyptian pharaoh who brought great changes and unrest to Egypt
What role did Horemheb hold in the adminstration?
He served as a military adviser (general) to Tut and his father.