Egypt
When was ancient Egypt the most powerful and prosperous ? Choose two
the invention of one of the world's first alphabets
the development of Africa's first ironworking center
Who was at the top of the social structure in ancient Egypt?
Pharaoh
These were drawings or symbols that represent words or sounds
Hieroglyphics
What were major Kushite accomplishments? Choose the TWO correct answers.
the invention of one of the world's first alphabets
the development of Africa's first ironworking center
Because there was less land to farm in Kush than in Egypt,
Kushites were more motivated to trade.
How did Egypt's grain surplus encourage people to become artisans ?
Rulers used the surpluses to buy goods such as cloth, jewelry, and luxury goods.
Why did Egyptians create mummies?
They believed they needed to preserve their bodies in the afterlife.
Who was responsible for using hieroglyphs to record important information
Scribes
Kush developed Africa's first what?
ironworking center
What did Kush get from Egypt in trade?
grain
The geography of ancient Egypt included vast desert areas of burning sands known as
the Red Land.
Ideas spread from Egypt to other lands through the buying and selling of goods and services, which is called
commerce
Why was papyrus important?
It made it easier for Egyptians to transport writings.
Why did Kush grow less grain than Egypt
It had less land for farming
What effect did continued trade with Egypt have on Kush civilization?
A. Kushites adopted many of the elements of Egyptian culture.
In ancient Egypt, those responsible for using hieroglyphics to record important information and maintain records were called
scribes
This books was a guide to the afterlife for the souls of the dead
The Book of the Dead
The ancient Egyptians had to be proficient in _______ and _______ to build the pyramids.
Engineering and Mathamatics
Kush developed one of the world's first ________. We still don't know what the words mean
alphabet
What did Kush trade TO Egypt?
ivory, wood, gold, exotic animals
How did Hatshepsut change Egypt during her reign as pharaoh?
She increased Egypt’s wealth by expanding trade
Why did ancient Egyptians paint on their tombs
tomb paintings provided the buried person with the objects shown on the walls.
How did the development of hieroglyphics and the invention of papyrus lead to the growth of civilization in Egypt and contribute to the growth of other civilizations?
Hieroglyphics allowed ancient Egyptians to document their knowledge. This allowed them to be able to share their knowledge, as well as preserve it. The invention of papyrus allowed Egyptian writings to be much more easily transportable than the writings of other early civilizations. This allowed their advanced knowledge to be more easily shared.
How did Kush's location help it become a powerful kingdom?
It was a trading link between Africa and Egypt
Compare and contrast Egypt and Kush in terms of their geography, resources, and culture.
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