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Ancient Egyptian Culture
Miscellaneous I
Miscellaneous II
100
Name the three periods of Ancient Egyptian history.
Old Kingdom, Middle Kingdom, and New Kingdom
100
What are the waterfalls along the Nile river called?
Cataracts
100
Where did the Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs obtain their power?
From the Gods
100
What was the Pharaoh's advisor and the chief administrator of the kingdom called?
the Vizier
100
Name two things that the Ancient Egyptians exported (traded for items they wanted)
grain, gold, copper, linen, gemstones
200
The famous Egyptian pyramids were built during which of the three Kingdoms?
Old Kingdom
200
Describe a characteristic of the Ancient Egyptian religion.
polytheistic, belief in afterlife.
200
What was the purpose of placing gold, retainers, bowls, etc. in the tombs of Egyptian pharaohs?
To make sure that they had everything they needed in the afterlife.
200
What is the part of the Nile river called in the north that fans out into many smaller tributaries before joining the Mediterranean Sea?
The Nile River Delta
200
What was the kingdom to the south of Egypt that traded with Egyptians?
Nubia
300
What was the historic significance of the Rosetta Stone?
Unlocked ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics.
300
Name the two deserts located on either side of the Nile river in Egypt.
Libyan and Arabian
300
Describe Ancient Egypt's class structure?
Pyramidal.
300
Why did Egypt develop in relative isolation?
It's protected geography.
300
Was ancient Egypt more matriarchal or patriarchal?
Matriarchal
400
Why is King Tut one of the most famous Egyptian Pharaohs?
Because of the treasure found in his tomb and the worldwide spectacle the excavation became.
400
Explain the role of the Pharaoh in the Ancient Egyptian religion.
Pharaoh is a god on earth.
400
Describe Ancient Egyptian clothing
light clothe, jewelry, wigs, and makeup.
400
How did the Ancient Egyptians feel about giving so much of what they grew/had to the Pharaoh?
They were fine with it because they knew there was an afterlife and that giving things to the Pharaoh would get them there.
400
What did the Ancient Egyptians write on?
Papyrus scrolls
500
Who was the great Egyptian pharaoh who had many military successes and expanded Egypt's borders?
Ramses II
500
Explain the key geographical difference between Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia
Egypt-protected, yearly flooding of Nile Mesopotamia-not protected violent and irregular flooding of Tigres and Euphrates rivers
500
How were women treated in Ancient Egypt?
Had rights under the law and were treated as equals to men.
500
Why is Egypt called the Gift of the Nile?
Nile's annual flooding allowed for Egypt to prosper.
500
Name the two types of Ancient Egyptian writing.
Demotic and hieroglyphic.