What in da world (Super HARD)
True/False: The Nile River is one of the longest rivers in the world!
Yas! I mean true
Anubis was the god of ..
The Great Pyramid of Giza belonged to which king from the Old Kingdom's tomb?
Khufu
What is theocracy?
A system of government that is ruled by religious leaders
Why did Egypt eventually stop building pyramids?
They could no longer afford the expenses of workers, time, and resources to build the pyramids
Which continent is Egypt located in
Africa
What is polytheism and what is monotheism?
Polytheism is the worship of more than one god, and monotheism is the worship of only one god.
What is the name of the writing system developed by Kush that included both an alphabet and hieroglyphics?
Meroitic Script
What did the white crown and the red crown together represent in ancient Egypt
The white crown of Upper Egypt and the red crown of Lower Egypt put together symbolized unity between two kingdoms.
What valuable goods did Kush trade to Egypt and other civilizations?
Gold, stone, ivory, copper, and wood
What were the three capital cities of Kush throughout its history?
Kerma, Napata, and Meroe
What was Akhenaten famously known for?
How did the Kushites treat Egyptian culture after they had conquered Egypt?
The Kushites honoured ancient Egyptian traditions and religion which included creating pyramids and restoring tombs.
Why is Piye considered an important figure in world history?
Piye conquered lower Egypt and declared himself as pharaoh of a unified Kush and Egypt
Gold, ebony, ivory, and slaves
Why did the majority of Ancient Egyptians settle around the Nile Delta?
The buildup of soil that the delta created made land great for agriculture
What is the concept of Ma'at?
Ma'at is the idea of a cosmic harmony and balance that existed on Earth and across the universe
How did the ancient Egyptians construct the pyramids?
Workers would cut stone, such as limestone and granite, in Upper Egypt then transport it down the Nile River to the specific building location.
What was the title of the queens who independently governed Kush?
Kushites
What made it possible for Egypt to trade with nearby civilizations?
The Nile
Why did the ancient Egyptians live along the Nile River?
The Nile flooded during the summer and fall time each year, so the farmers could grow crops and harvest during those seasons
Why did the ancient Egyptians leave the heart inside the body when mummifying a person?
The heart was thought to be the spirit's center of intelligence and necessary for the afterlife.
Which pharaoh significantly increased ancient Egypt's wealth through trade, built large amounts of monuments and temples, and overcame the difficulties to become one of the first women to serve as pharaoh?
Hatshepsut
Which warrior queen led the Kushites through the Meroitic War against the Roman Empire and negotiated a peace treaty that protected Kush from taxation and further invasions?
Amanirenas
True/False: Military conquests increased the wealth of Egypt, since the conquered kingdoms would often send gifts and riches to the Egyptian leaders.
True!! Yay