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100
Cataracts, the Nile, deserts
What are geographic features of Egypt?
100
Egyptians collected taxes to build these.
What are pyramids and temples?
100
During this time period Pharaohs were believe to have complete power including preventing drought and war.
What is the Old Kingdom?
100
Creating a system of taxes this Pharaoh had monuments such as the Great Pyramid constructed.
Who is Khufu?
200
The natural barriers that provide protection against invasion.
What is an advantage of the geography of Ancient Egypt?
200
This was practiced in order to prepare the body so that the soul could find it in the afterlife.
What is mummification?
200
Trade was disrupted and declined during this time period, causing economic hardship.
What is the Old Kingdom?
200
This Pharaoh united lower and upper Egypt.
Who is Menes?
300
This river located in Ancient Egypt flows from the south to the north.
What is the Nile?
300
Ranked from most important to least important, Pharaohs, Nobles, Scribes and farmers are these.
What are Egyptian social classes?
300
During this time period Pharaohs eventually lost control allowing the Hyksos to invade.
What is the Middle Kingdom?
300
The tomb of this young Pharaoh created a better understanding Egyptian culture and burial practices.
Who is King Tutankhamen?
400
The flooding of the Nile River
What is geographic feature of Ancient Egypt is predictable?
400
These were filled with art, jewelry and other treasures for the afterlife.
What is a tomb?
400
During this time period Egypt expanded their borders and power through military conquests.
What is the New Kingdom?
400
This Pharaoh added to Egypt's wealth by increasing trade and supporting the arts.
Who is Hatshepsut?
500
Like Mesopotamians, Ancient Egyptians used these two systems to control water supply for human needs.
What are irrigation and canal systems?
500
Written on papyrus paper these enabled the Egyptians to record their history.
What are hieroglyphs?
500
This was a time period of order and stability.
What is the Middle Kingdom?
500
After battling the Hittites for an extended period this Pharaoh signed a peace treaty making the Hittites Egypt's allies.
Who is Ramses II?