The Nile River
The Nile River flows in which direction?
South to North
PYRAMIDS!
Name an important resource Kush was known for trading.
Iron
The King who united Upper and Lower Egypt?
King Narmer
Why did the Egyptians mummify their dead?
To preserve the body for the afterlife
DOUBLE POINTS:
Which statement BEST explains why ancient Egyptian civilization developed along the Nile River?
A. The Nile provided water and fertile soil for farming.
B. The Nile helped Egyptians avoid contact with other civilizations.
C. The Nile created mountains that protected Egyptian cities.
D. The Nile produced iron that Egyptians used for tools.
Answer A
This Egyptian kingdom is known for powerful pharaohs like Hatshepsut and Ramses II, and for expanding Egypt's territory through trade and military strength.
The New Kingdom
Where was Nubia located?
South of Egypt along the Nile
Who was the most successful pharaoh?
Ramses II
Why were scribes important to ancient Egyptian society? (2 things)
They wrote and kept records
What natural barriers helped protect Egypt? (natural meaning not man made). You should have at least 2 answers, but there are 3.
1) The desert
2) The cataracts
3) The seas close by
Ancient Egyptians believed their pharaoh was...
A god or chosen by the gods
Kush was able to develop its own powerful culture, even though it was strongly influenced by this neighboring civilization to the north.
Egypt :)
What pharaoh tried to change the religion and also changed his name? (Give his old name best you can)
Akhenaton
Give the general timeframe for Ancient Egypt/Kush (Hint: bigger #-smaller #)
3100 BCE - 320 BCE
How did Egyptian farmers increase crop production?
By using irrigation canals and basins
What were all 4 of the Middle Kingdom's architectural achievements?
Painted tombs
Painted temples
Sculptures
Statues of pharaohs
After Egypt grew weaker, this kingdom to the south gained power and eventually ruled Egypt for a time. Who are they?
Kush
This king took over in 730BCE from King Kashta
Piye [PY]
DOUBLE POINTS:
Which statement shows a similarity between Egypt and Kush?
A. Both civilizations depended on the Nile River.
B. Both civilizations invented hieroglyphics.
C. Both civilizations were always enemies.
D. Both civilizations built pyramids only for kings.
Answer A
Give one way the Nile helped Egyptian civilization develop.
Any of these answers would be correct:
Provided fertile soil for farming, water for drinking, fishing, and farming, transportation and a trade route and provided a food resource like fish.
What pharaoh expanded Egypt's empire?
Ramses II
The kingdom of Axum eventually did what:
A. Conquered Rome
B. Became part of Egypt
C. Destroyed Meroe
Answer C
Who was the most significant female pharaoh?
Queen Hatshepsut
Give the basic definition of the word Shadow
A device/bucket used for lifting water