Geography
What body of water is to the north of Egypt?
Mediterranean Sea
The belief in many gods is called?
Polytheism
Why were the Kushites so eager to trade with Egypt?
They did not have as much farm land.
Which Pharaoh believed in monotheism?
Akhenaten
The ancient Egyptian knowledge and skill in the areas of engineering and mathematics allowed them to build _____________.
Pyramids
What famous river shaped civilization in Ancient Egypt?
The Nile River
What book is a guide to the afterlife for the souls of the dead?
The Book of the Dead
What natural event could cause grain crops to decrease leading to a lack of food?
Drought or Flood
How did Hatshepsut change Egypt during her reign?
Expanded trade, wealth, and foreign relations.
What were two major Kushite accomplishments?
One of the world's first alphabets and the first iron working center
The geography of ancient Egypt included vast desert areas of burning sands known as __________.
Red Lands
Which god was depicted as a man with a canine head?
Anubis
What three seasons divided the Egyptian year?
Flood, Growing, and Harvesting
During what kingdom was ancient Egypt the most powerful and prosperous?
The New Kingdom
The pyramids at Giza were built during the _________ Kingdom.
Old Kingdom
Where were the Black Lands?
Along the Nile River.
Why did the Egyptians preserve their bodies for the afterlife?
To overcome death and be prepared to live in the afterlife.
Why is the soil in the Nile River Valley so fertile?
Flooding brings silt filled with nutrients
What civilization finally conquered Egypt in the 4th century?
Persian Empire
In ancient Egypt, those responsible for using hieroglyphics to record important information and maintain records were called _________.
Scribes
What were three types of defence that Ancient Egyptians relied on?
Cataracts, Arid desert, Mud Brick Forts
Who was considered a living god on earth?
The pharaoh
What was the primary mode of transportation for merchants in Ancient Egypt?
Boats on the Nile River
List the social classes in order from the top.
Pharaoh, Priests, Soldiers, Scribes, Merchants, Craftsmen, Peasants, Slaves
What was the name of the writing system used by the Egyptians?
Hieroglyphics