Map Of Ancient Egypt
Why is lower Egypt (Modern Time) called Upper Egypt in ancient times?
The people viewed ancient Egypt that way.
By the end of the Old Kingdom how many people did they have?
Around 2 million people.
What animal did they use to help farm?
The oxen.
How was papyrus made?
They pounded reeds together.
Who is the ruler that took down Kush?
King Ezana
What countries border Egypt?
Libya, Sudan, and Israel.
How many people did it take to build the pyramids?
Around 100,000 people.
Where was timber available?
Byblos
What determined a person’s size in an Egyptian painting?
Their power.
What empire did King Ezana rule?
Aksum
What bodies of water were near Ancient Egypt?
The Mediterranean Sea, the Red Sea, the Gulf of Suez, and the Gulf of Aqaba.
How many dynasties did the Old Kingdom have?
4 dynasties.
What type of jobs existed in Ancient Egypt?
What language helped scholars to understand the meaning of hieroglyphics on the Rosetta Stone?
Greek
What was the role of the women in Kushite society?
They were expected to be active in society, work in fields, raising children, cooking, and other household tasks.
Why was the Nile very important in Ancient Egypt?
The Nile deposited fertile soil for food and this allowed civilizations to pop up and grow.
Why were people mummified once they died?
So their soul would be in peace for when it reaches the after life.
What caused the fall of the Middle Kingdom?
The Hyksos invasion and Ahmose’s rise to power.
Why is King Tutankhamen’s tomb so important for the study of egyptian history?
It was untouched.
Why did civilization develop in Nubia?
The Nile deposited layers of silt and fertile soil so they had a stable food supply and protection so they could grow.
Why was the Mediterranean Sea very important?
It provided trade routes, help with war, and help with gaining food.
What is the best way for a leader to ensure that the people have good behavior?
The leader must exhibit good behaviors.
What caused growth and trade in the New Kingdom?
Conquests, efforts by Hatshepsut.
What are some features of Egyptian temples?
Sphinxes, obelisks, statues, a sanctuary, a large hallway filled with stone columns, paintings, hieroglyphic carvings, columns covered by paintings and hieroglyphics, and high windows.
Why did Later Kush have strength?
As Egypt weakened Kush grew strong, And Kush then devoted time towards trade. The cities grew strong as trade increased and more resources were gotten and it kept on getting bigger and stronger.