Pharaohs
Who was the first Pharaoh to unite Upper & Lower Egypt?
Narmer (Menes)
Upper Egypt is North of Lower Egypt. T/F
False
What is the group of 3 Pyramids that are still standing called?
Pyramids at Giza
We discussed last unit that Mesopotamians developed cuneiform, what written language did Egyptians create?
Hieroglyphics
lion body and human head
Which major new Kingdom Pharaoh ruled by force and military might?
Ramses II
What was the most vital geographical feature in Ancient Egypt?
Nile River
What is overlooking these pyramids for "protection"?
Sphinx
Multiple, polytheism
Who was the group of people who invaded Lower Egypt and ruled for 150 years?
Hyksos
Who was the last leader of a unified Egypt?
Cleopatra
Which body of water was parted by Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt?
Red Sea
What were Ancient pyramids used for?
What is a major invention from Ancient Egypt we still use today?
A 365 day calendar based on the sun
What was used to preserve organs?
Canonic jars
Which Pharaoh is though to have driven out the Hyksos?
Ahmose I
Define cataract.
Which Pharaoh has one of the most well-preserved tombs? This was discovered 100 years ago on November 4th in the Valley of the Kings?
DAILY DOUBLE
What was the process Ancient Egyptians used to prevent bodies from decaying?
Why did Scribes hold a highly regarded position in Egyptian society?
The were literate and most people were not
Which Pharaoh ruled Egypt through diplomacy and had a period of prosperity and peace?
Hatshepsut
What paper-like material was made from reeds, and where was it mostly found?
Papyrus, Nile Delta
100,000 people 20 years
(Modern scholars estimate it was 20,000 people and 20 years)
Egyptian government was ruled by a religious law, which is called?
Theocracy
What was Egypt's major trading partner we discussed?
Nubia