The Old Kingdom
What title was given to Egypt’s rulers who were believed to be gods on Earth?
Pharaoh
What great structure was built for Pharaoh Khufu?
The Great Pyramid of Giza
What building were Pharaoh's typically buried in?
Pyramids
What system of writing did Egyptians invent?
Hieroglyphics
What natural barriers protected Egypt from invasion?
Deserts and seas surrounding the Nile Valley
What was the main purpose of the pyramids built during the Old Kingdom?
Tombs for pharaohs and their families
Which famous female pharaoh expanded trade and built many temples?
Hatshepsut
What god had the head of a falcon and was known as the sky god?
Horus
What plant from the Nile was used to make paper?
Papyrus
What kind of goods did Egypt trade with Kush and Nubia?
Gold, ivory, and slaves
Which river was essential for Egypt’s agriculture and transportation?
The Nile River
Who conquered Egypt to end the Middle Kingdom’s peace?
The Hyksos
What god was believed to judge the dead in the afterlife?
Osiris
What types of jobs did most Egyptians have during the kingdoms?
Farmers, builders, and laborers for government projects
Where did Egyptians often trade?
Up and Down the Nile River
What did Egyptians believe would happen to their pharaohs after death?
They would join the gods in the afterlife
What was Ramses II best known for during the New Kingdom?
His military victories and massive building projects
What large statue guarded the pyramids and represented a pharaoh as a lion?
The Great Sphinx
What technology allowed the Hyksos to take over Egypt?
Bronze Weapons and Chariots/Horse Domestication
What were the most commonly traded goods in the Middle and New Kingdoms?
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Michael 'The Possession Ends Here' Porter Jr.
What led to the fall of the New Kingdom?
Invasions by foreign powers like the Sea Peoples and internal decline
Why did Egyptians place items like food and jewelry in tombs?
They believed the dead would need them in the afterlife
What artifact helped modern historians decode Egyptian writing?
The Rosetta Stone
How did Egyptian art and culture influence later civilizations?
Through architecture, writing, and religious ideas