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The Old Kingdom
The Middle Kingdom
The New Kingdom
Geography
100
What is the rough terrain that involves raging rapids called?
Cataracts
100
Who was the ruler that built grand and magnificent monuments to honor himself?
Khufu
100
Would one describe this time period as stable or turbulent?
turbulent
100
What was the name of the Queen who dressed as a man to assert her authority?
Queen Hatshepsut
100
What were specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth called?
mummies
200
What is the triangle shaped area of land made from soil deposited by a river?
delta
200
Did people believe in monotheism or polytheism?
polytheism
200
During this time period, who ruled the people?
the nobles
200
Who was the strong military leader who fought the Hitties for a long time?
Ramses the Great
200
What were the structures called that involved huge stone tombs with four triangle shaped sides that met in a point on top called?
a pyramid
300
What is the ruler of Egypt called?
the pharaoh
300
What grand and immense structures were being built to house the tombs of pharaohs?
pyramids
300
Which group invaded Egypt and ruled for 200 years?
the Hyksos
300
What two things expanded in Ancient Egypt during this time?
territory and trade
300
What was Egypt's system of writing called?
heiroglyphics
400
What is a series of rulers from the same family called?
a dynasty
400
In society, who had the most power?
the pharoah
400
Who was responsible for driving the Hyksos out of Egypt?
Ahmose of Thebes
400
Name an occupation a person could have in Ancient Egyptian society?
scribe, artist, architect, merchant, soldier, farmer, or peasants
400
In what direction does the Nile River flow?
South to North
500
What was people from rich and powerful families called?
nobles
500
In society, who had the least power?
farmers, servants, and slaves
500
What was the name for a writer called in Egypt?
a scribe
500
What is a tall, four-sided pillar that is pointed on top called?
an obelisk
500
What landform surrounds the Nile river?
desert