The Nile River
Which way does the Nile River flow?
Backwards (south to north)
What is the definition of vegetation?
The plants of a place or region.
What is the definition of Pharaoh?
a ruler of ancient Egypt
What is the type of writing that they used in Ancient Egypt?
Hieroglyphics
Hieroglyphics were in the shape of what?
Pictures instead of letters.
How long is the Nile River?
4,100 miles long
A written agreement by which two or more states agree to peaceful relations.
Who was the famous female pharaoh?
Hatshepsut
What was the material that they would write on in Ancient Egypt?
Papyrus
What is a cataract?
a natural obstacle found in the Nile River (ex. rapids or waterfalls)
How often would the Nile River flood?
What is the definition of social pyramid?
A pyramid outline showing the positions of social classes according to their status in society.
Who was the famous Pharaoh known as "______ the Great"?
Ramses II
What was papyrus paper made from?
The papyrus plant that they would harvest from near the river, then they would scrape out the inside of the plant, and then they would press/dry it out.
A natural barrier from attackers.
The Nile River is the main life source for which 3 civilizations?
Egypt, Kush, and Canaan.
What is the definition of social class?
A group in society that is ranked by factors such as wealth, property, and rights (ex. Pharaoh, scribes, artisans, and peasants).
Who was Egypt ruled by?
Pharaohs/pharaohs ruled after the kingdoms were established.
What are the two ancient writing forms that we have talked about so far this year?
Cuneiform and Hieroglyphics
Egypt was known as a what?
What would happen to the farmland when the Nile River would flood?
The River would bring fertile silt to the top of the farmlands and it would help to produce plentiful crops.
What is the definition of topography?
The shape and elevation of the surface features, such as mountains or deserts, of a place or region.
What was Pharaoh Hatshepsut best known for? What was Pharaoh Ramses II best known for?
Trade and Ramses II was known for being a strong military leader, and building monuments.
How did the growth of hieroglyphics and the use of papyrus help to establish a community in Ancient Egypt?
It helped to provide communication among the societies. It did this through record keeping, and to pass down information for years to come.
How were the floods in Egypt different from those in Mesopotamia?
The floods in Egypt from the Nile were more regular, and dependable. The people who lived in Egypt were not surprised when they happened.