Nile River
How many miles is the Nile River?
4132 miles
Why was the predictable flooding welcome in Egypt?
It brought silt and nutrient rich soil
What was Nubia rich in?
gold
Name at least 2 effects of food surpluses in Egypt
Population growth, trade, specialized jobs
What is the term for a series of rulers from the same family?
Dynasty
What direction does the Nile River flow?
south to north
Name three crops ancient Egyptians grew.
wheat, barley, beans, lentils, peas, onions, leeks, grapes, dates, figs, watermelon, flax
Where did most civilizations settle?
Along the Nile River
Why were bodies of pharaohs and other important people mummified?
The believe in afterlife and the spirit needs to recognize the body after death
What is the term for Egyptian king?
Pharaoh
What is the term for the rock formations that create churning rapids in the Nile River?
cataracts
One major resource Egypt LACKED
Timber (wood)
invasion
How did the Nile River help the two kingdoms?
It served as a superhighway, encouraging contact between Upper and Lower Egypt.
What modern technology helps archeologists locate objects buried underground?
Satellite cameras
Where is the largest area of fertile land in Egypt located?
Nile Delta
Name two raw materials the desert provided.
stone for building and gold
Is Upper Egypt close or farther away from the Mediterranean Sea then Lower Egypt?
What happened in 3,100 BC?
The king of UPPER Egypt conquered the king of LOWER Egypt, creating ONE kingdom
What were the king's chief officials called?
Viziers
When did Egypt's predictable flooding take place?
every summer
Who took the blame in ancient Egypt for bad things that happened? (floods, famine, natural disasters)
Pharaohs
Name the tool Egyptians developed to make irrigation easier.
Shaduf
Why did people want to become scribes?
Who was the last pharoah to rule Egypt before it fell to the Romans?
Cleopatra VII