Vocabulary
a line of rulers from one family
dynasty
Identify one way the physical environment of Egypt protected the early civilization.
(multiple answers include geographic features to the east/west/north/south)
polytheistic
During the ____ Kingdom, powerful pharaohs built strong militaries. When they died, they were buried in tombs in the Valley of the Kings.
New
How did most Egyptians transport their goods to be traded?
by boat along the Nile River
a fan-shaped area of marshy land near where a river flows into the sea
delta
In which direction does the Nile River flow?
north
Who could experience the afterlife?
Everyone!
During the ____ Kingdom, Pharaohs had absolute power and were buried in large stone pyramids.
Old
The largest social class made up of uneducated people and living in small huts or shacks is the ____ class.
lower
What is the name given to an Egyptian king or queen?
pharaoh
Identify one reason the early Egyptians relied on the Nile River.
Identify one Egyptian god or goddess by name that we learned about in class.
Correct Answers Vary
Identify one item that belonged to Pharaoh to control.
Answers may vary.
Identify one invention of the ancient Egyptians.
Answers may vary.
papyrus was a reed plant that grew wild along the Nile; early Egyptians used the papyrus for many items. Identify one.
many answers
Which region of Egypt is located near the Mediterranean Sea?
Upper or Lower
Lower Egypt
What word means the process of preparing the body for the afterlife?
embalming
Which type of government best describes ancient Egypt: dictatorship, democracy, theocracy, absolute monarchy?
theocracy
Daily Double!
What is the EGYPTIAN name given to the barren dry land of ancient Egypt?
a system of writing made up of pictures and sound symbols
hieroglyphs
What is the name given to the rich, dark fertile soil in ancient Egypt?
Kemet of "black land"
What form did most gods and goddess of ancient Egypt take?
animals
Identify one duty of the pharaoh.
☆ Organized construction of irrigation systems, temples, monuments, tombs, and roads (public works)
☆ Established local and regional governments (think governor)
☆ Established standard values for trading grains
Identify one reason trade was important for relationships between Egypt and its neighbors.
Promote friendships, maintain peace, keep alliances.