Geography and Ancient Egypt
What are strong rapids called?
Cataracts
A period in Egyptian history that lasted from about 2700 BC to 2200 BC
Old Kingdom
How did Ahmose manage to become king of all Egypt?
by driving the Hyksos out of Egypt and declaring himself king
Imaginary creatures with the bodies of lions and the heads of other animals or humans
Sphinxes
Son of Kashta. Believed that the gods wanted him to rule all of Egypt
King Ezana
What were the two regions that made up Egypt?
Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt
Why was the pharaoh's authority never questioned?
The Egyptians thought of him as a god.
Middle Kingdom
What are hieroglyphics?
The Egyptian writing system
On which river did Kush develop?
A triangle-shaped area of land made of soil deposited by a river.
Delta
People from rich and powerful families
What did Queen Hatshepsut do as pharaoh of Egypt?
increased trade, built many impressive temples and monuments
A stone slab inscribed with hieroglyphics
The Rosetta Stone
Merchants
Why was the Nile Delta well suited for settlement?
What did Egyptians mean by the afterlife?
Life after death
The period during which Egypt reached the height of its power and glory
New Kingdom
Why were tombs filled with art, jewelry, and other treasures?
Who was Piankhi and why was he important to history?
Destroyed Meroe and took over Kush in 350 AD
What is a dynasty?
A series of rulers from the same family
Specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth
Mummies
What are trade routes?
A long-lasting, paper-like material made from reeds
Papyrus
What advantages did the location of Mero offer to the Kishites?
Nearby gold, ebony, and other wood, iron ore deposits