Vocabulary
A bucket attached to a long pole used to transfer river water in storage basins
Shadoof
Why did people settle along the nile?
It provided food, water and fertile soil
Another name for an Egyptians Ruler.
Pharaoh
What is a material that when burned smells pleasant?
Incense
What was the Kingdom of Kush formally known as?
Nubia
What are Hieroglyphics?
A writing system created by the Egyptians
How was Egypt kept isolated?
Because it was surrounded by desert.
The name of Egyptian sun god
Re
Why was wood a valued product in Egypt?
The Nile river valley had very few trees and they needed them for boats, furniture, and other items
Who where the first people to settle in Kush?
Cattle herders
What did Egyptians use Papyrus for?
rope, sandals, baskets, and river rafts
Why was a government necessary in Egypt?
To oversee the construction and repair of irrigation, settle conflicts, and oversee trade
Why did Pharaohs have the pyramids built?
To house their bodies after death
How did painters and sculptors leave their impact during this time period?
Painters decorated the walls of tombs and temples.
Sculptors carved hunting, fishing, and battle scenes on large stones walls.
After Egyptians invaded Nubia, what happened to the religion of the Nubians?
They begin to worship Egyptians gods and goddesses along with their own deities.
What is another name for a line of rulers?
Dynasty
Why was Narmer important?
He was the first King
Why did Egyptians believe they needed to embalm bodies?
to protect the bodies in the afterlife.
How where the Hyksos eventually driven out of Egypt?
By Ahmose and his army
Why did the people of Kush decide to use iron instead of Bronze?
Iron was stronger, they could make better weapons and farming equipment.
a waterfall or rapids in a river
How was Narmer able to join both parts of Egypt to become the sole king?
He married a princess in lower Egypt.
How were the pyramids built?
Thousands of workers (slaves) spent years building it.
What was the name of the only female Pharaoh and her nephew/ stepson who took her place when she died?
Hatshepsut and Thutmose III
Which Egyptian god did priest ask to help them appoint a new leader?
Amon-Re