Geography
a triangular shaped area of land
delta
In what type of structure were Pharaohs buried?
Pyramids
paths followed by traders
Trade routes
Egyptian writing system
hieroglyphics
Where is Kush in relation to Egypt?
South of Egypt
Why was Egypt called the gift of the Nile?
the flooding that provided rich soil for crops
during the old Kingdom which group helped run the government and temples?
nobles ( priest and officials)
What 2 factors contribute to the growth of and wealth of Egypt's New Kingdom
conquest and trade
How is our writing system similar to hieroglyphics ?
Letters stand for sounds just as hieroglyphics symbols stand for rounds
who was Queen Shanakhdakheto
known to be the first woman to rule a Kushite empire alone. ruled from 170 BC to 150 BC
How were Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt located?
Upper Egypt is located in the southern region while Lower Egypt is located in the northern region
list how society was structured in the Old Kingdom
Pharaoh
Nobles
Scribes and Craftspeople
Farmers, Servants, and Slaves
how would a young Egyptian rise in social status?
become a soldier or priest
What did Egyptians believe the temples purpose was for?
the home of Gods
where did Kushite civilization develop?
in Nubia south of Egypt along the Nile river
What attracted early settlers to the Nile Valley?
the ability to grow plenty of food, a natural protection from invasion
a period in Egyptian history that lasted from about 2700 BC to 2200BC
Old Kingdom
what caused the New kingdom to fall?
invasions by the Sea people and others
Why was the Temple of Karnak thought to be one off Egypt's greatest temples?
It was the largest temple built
Why was the 25th Dynasty so important for both Egypt and the Kushite Dynasty?
Kush ruled Egypt and restored many Ancient Egyptian cultural practices and traditions
Why did Menes wear a double crown?
to symbolize the unity of Upper and Lower Egypt
How did trade benefit Egyptians?
Trade brought...
gold,
ivory,
slaves,
stone,
myrrh,
and wood.
What did Queen Hatsheput do as pharaoh of Egypt?
what was the most sacred part of a temple?
the sanctuary
Who was Mansa Musa.
the 10th Mansa of Mali empire, an Islamic West African state
described as the wealthiest individual of the Middle Ages
net worth today would be $400-$415 billion