Egypt
In order to construct the pyramids the Egyptians needed to be proficient in
mathematics
Was the location of Kush in upper or lower Egypt?
Upper Egypt
Which part of Egypt is closer to the Mediterranean Sea?
Lower Egypt
The geography of ancient Egypt included vast desert areas of burning sands known as
The black lands
How did the development of hieroglyphics and the invention of papyrus lead to the growth of civilization in Egypt and contribute to the growth of other civilizations?
Hieroglyphics allowed ancient Egyptians to document their knowledge. This allowed them to be able to share their knowledge, as well as preserve it. The invention of papyrus allowed Egyptian writings to be much more easily transportable than the writings of other early civilizations. This allowed their advanced knowledge to be more easily
From top to bottom what is the order of the following in a social hierarchy pyramid?
Scribes, merchants, priests, pharaoh, farmers
Pharaoh, priests, scribes, merchants, farmers
How did the location of Kush allow it to become a powerful kingdom?
It provided a trading link between Africa south of the Sahara and Egypt.
In ancient Egypt, those responsible for using hieroglyphics to record important information and maintain records were called
scribes
What did Greeks and Romans know the Kushites for?
Iron work
How were the ancient Egyptians’ advancements in the fields of astronomy and mathematics helpful to farmers?
Ancient Egyptians developed a calendar that linked seasons. This allowed farmers to plan when it was best to plant and harvest crops. The Egyptians also monitored the star Sirius to predict when the Nile would flood each year. At the same time every year, Sirius would appear above the horizon before sunrise.
When was ancient Egypt the most prosperous?
New kingdom
Because there was less land to farm in kush than Egypt,
Kushites were motivated by trade
What did the Egytain people do to appease the Gods?
Built temples and offered prayers and gifts
Why did Egypt want to conquer Kush?
Its plentiful natural resources
How were Egyptian farmers able to produce enough food to create a surplus?
The Nile flooded the land each year and left behind silt, which made the soil fertile. Egyptians also used irrigation. For example, they built earthen walls around fields to trap the Nile’s floodwaters. This irrigation technique allowed water to soak into the soil and grains such as wheat to grow.
Why did lower Egypt and Upper Egypt get those names?
due to the elevation and the way the river flows.
What are two accomplishments of the Kushite Empire?
Invention of one of the worlds first alphabets
Development of one of Africa's first iron working centers
How did Egypts grain surplus motivate people to become Artisans?
Rulers used the surpluses to buy goods such as cloth, jewelry, and luxury goods.
What group ended up defeating the Kushites?
Assyrians
During the time of the Middle Kingdom and the New Kingdom, why did Egypt conquer most of Kush?
Egypt recognized that Kush was rich in many resources that their own empire lacked. By conquering Kush, Egyptians would have more access to resources, especially gold, which would allow them to buy other important resources from civilizations in the Mediterranean.
What ability allowed ancient Egypt to be considered a complex civilization?
Writing
What effect did continued trade with Egypt have on Kushites?
They took on their customs and parts of their culture.
What functions did Egypt’s bureaucracy perform for the pharaoh? Two Answers
The bureaucracy collected taxes from farmers.
The bureaucracy distributed surpluses to officials, priests, and merchants.
How did Hatshepsut change Egypt during her reign as pharaoh?
She increased Egypt’s wealth by expanding trade.
How did mummification show Egyptian advancements in science?
preservation of a dead body for the afterlife. The process by which bodies were prepared allowed the Egyptians to learn much about human anatomy. They were able to closely study parts of the body and its organs. This also allowed Egyptians to become skilled surgeons. A more detailed knowledge of the body and its inner-workings also contributed to advancements in medicine, such as how to treat and cure diseases.