Ancient Egypt

Geography

100

Which river valley did Egypt develop near?

The Nile

200

The Egyptians called their country Kemet because of what characteristic?

Dark, rich soil

300

What advantage discovered from the wood and natural resources at Meroe gave Kush a distinct advantage over the Egyptians?

Iron Ore 

400

Where is ancient Kush located?

South of Egypt 

500

What is ancient Kush also called? (starts with an N)

Nubia

Let's Get to Work

100

Skilled workers that practiced in a specific craft are known as:

Artiseans

200

Pharaohs relied on what type of government system for their country’s rule?

Beaurocracy 

300

Unlike the Sumerians who carved cuneiform into clay, what did the Egyptians use for writing?

Papyrus

400

Which new architectural design by Imhotep was created for the tombs and ceremonial practices of the dead?

Pyramid

500

The buying and selling of products or services is known as:

Commerce

Phatty Pharaohs

100

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What sport did Miss A play in highschool?

GOLF (sorry guys)

200

Evaluate the importance of trade between Egypt and Kush. Why did the pharaohs establish with this trade network? What did each civilization receive from the other?

• Egypt bought from Kush elephant tusks for ivory, gold, ebony wood, and incense

• In return, Kush bought grains, jewelry, papyrus, and glass from Egypt

• Created interdependence, or the dependency by each country on another

300

This pharaoh built the most monuments as a pharaoh--lost his son to Moses during the plagues. 

Ramses II

400

Which Egyptians ruler was a woman and established a successful network of trade for the people?  

Hatshepsut  

500

Which Kushite king extended Kushite rule all the way into Egypt?

Piye

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100

Hieroglyphics developed by the Egyptians were a form of what?

Hieroglyphics 

200

Explain the social structure of ancient egypt--the pyramid!!

Those of higher class are at the top (pharaohs and viziers), while those of lower status (servants and slaves) are near the bottom. 

300

In addition to early forms of writing, sculpting, and geometry, what other early form of modern day products did the Egyptians use?

Cosmetics

400

What valuable item was sought after by the Egyptians that Kush had?

Gold

500

A major component of the Egyptian calendar, what astronomical symbol did the people use to signal the change in seasons?

Sirius, a bright star

Tomb Time

100

Which god did the Egyptians look to as being the sun god?

Amon

200

What study did Egyptians need for preservation of the dead?

Anatomy

300

Explain the significance of the pyramids. 

Largest structures on Earth, showed intelligence of Egyptians, showed culture, showed reverence for the dead.

400

What brand are my height boosters??

Hokas

500

This was the Egyptian's guide to the afterlife. (a book)

The Book of the Dead