Ancient Egypt 1
The continent where Ancient Egypt was located
Africa
This word means a long, long time ago
Ancient
Why did the majority of the ancient Egyptians settle around the Nile Delta?
a. The area received a lot of rainfall each year for growing crops.
b. The buildup of soil made the land great for agriculture.
c. There were a lot of mountains that served as natural barriers.
d. Temperatures were warmer than in other parts of Egypt.
The buildup of soil made the land great for agriculture.
Why was the pharaoh considered the most important leader in ancient Egypt?
The people believed that the pharaoh was a god.
Which pharaoh ruled ancient Egypt for 66 years, expanded its borders through several military campaigns, and ordered the construction of several famous landmarks including at Karnak and Luxor?
Ramesses ll
The ancient Egyptians lived along this river
The Nile
What was the ruler of Egypt called? Name at least one famous ruler.
Pharaoh.
Djoser, Khufu, Senusret I, Ramses II, Hatshepsut, Akhenaten, and Tut
The Nile provided this for the Ancient Egyptians
It provided rich soil for growing food; it provided water for growing food; the Egyptians used boats on the Nile to carry food from place to place.
Which people lived to the North of the Nile River? Which people lived to the South of the Nile River?
Egyptians to the North of the Nile River, and Kushites to the South of the Nile River.
The first King who unified Upper and Lower Egypt.
Menes
A large statue that has the body of a lion and the head of a human.
A Sphinx
(The Great Sphinx)
True of False: The Nile floods every year. If so, when does it flood?
True, and from June to September
The Ancient Egyptian form of writing was called what? What did it consist of?
Hieroglyphics. Pictures.
What kinds of barriers protected Ancient Egypt from invaders? Please name as many as you can.
Deserts, Seas, and Cataracts
Which Pharaoh built the Great Pyramid? How long did it take to build?
Khufu. It took between 20-30 years to build.
What was harvested and made into baskets, paper, and sandals?
Papyrus
Which group of people were the majority of the labor force that built the pyramids?
Farmers
These huge tombs were built by hand with no machines
Pyramids
True or False: Ancient Egypt was originally divided into two separate kingdoms; the northern half was called Upper Egypt and the southern half was called Lower Egypt.
False
A system of government ruled by religious leaders.
Theocracy
What is an example of ancient Egyptian architecture? Were the Egyptians Monotheistic or Polytheistic?
Pyramids. The Egyptians were Polytheistic.
Which of the following statements most accurately describes the direction of the Nile River?
a. The Nile starts in the east and flows to the west.
b. The Nile starts in the north and flows to the south.
c. The Nile starts in the south and flows to the north.
d. The Nile starts in the west and flows to the east.
The Nile starts in the south and flows to the north.
This is how the Ancient Egyptians preserved their dead. What were they placed in?
Mummification. They were placed in tombs/pyramids.
Which pharaoh significantly increased ancient Egypt's wealth through trade, built a large amount of monuments and temples, and overcame adversity to become one of the first women to serve as pharaoh?
Hatshepsut
Which Pharaoh was the most hated of all of the Pharaohs? What was the main reason? (He was the father of King Tut)
Akhenaten. He switched the religious beliefs of Ancient Egypt from the worship of many gods (polytheism), to the worship of one god (monotheism).