Give This Guy A Map
What is the most important resource for the ancient Egyptians?
The Nile River
The belief in one God
Monotheism
Name the 3 pharaohs you need to study for the test in chronological order.
Hatshepsut, Tutankhamen, Ramses II
United Upper and Lower Egypt in 3100 B.C.E.
Narmer
Why was Nubia important geographically?
Close proximity to Egypt, many natural resources, more moist climate
This region of Egypt is defined by the Nile Delta, and the flat elevation that leads to the Mediterranean Sea
Lower Egypt
a government in which the ruler is both a political and religious leader
List the groups of the social class pyramid in order from top to bottom.
Pharaoh, Nobles/Priests/Govt officials, Soldiers, Scribes, Merchants & Craftsmen, Farmers & Slaves
Both Hatshepsut and Ramses the Great had great architectural achievements, but what was their main impact on Egypt?
Hatshepsut increased Egypt's power and influence primarily through trade relations (Phoenicians, Punt)
Ramses II increased Egypt's power and influence primarily through military feats & diplomacy (Hittites, Canaan, Libya, etc.)
Who were the people who ended Kushite rule in Egypt by driving them out with iron weapons?
the Assyrians
Why were the "Red Lands" (the Western & Eastern Deserts) and cataracts important for Egypt, even if they were so dangerous?
They protected Egypt from foreign invaders, which allowed the civilization to grow into power
What was the Egyptian calendar based on? (Not talking about the River flooding)
Why was Egypt weak during the end of the Old Kingdom, Middle Kingdom and New Kingdom?
Led the rebellion against the Hyksos, and his dynasty began the New Kingdom period of ancient Egypt
How was the early relationship between Kush and Egypt?
They started out as good trade partners, but Egypt became unsettled by Kush's growing power. They would conquer Kush as a result.
"Black Land"
Who is the most important god for the ancient Egyptians?
How did culture diffuse between Kush and Egypt's relationship throughout their history?
Through trade relations and conquest
Attempted to convert Egypt's traditional religion to monotheism in favor of the god, Atem (Booooo)
Akhenaton
Who invaded Kush & destroyed Meroë in 350 C.E., effectively ending the kingdom of Kush?
Axum, or Aksum
Name three resources Egypt traded for with the Phoenicians, Punt, and/or the Kush
Wood, ebony, ivory, gold, copper, iron, furniture, purple dye, etc.
Define hieroglyphics
a complex writing system founded in Egypt that is made up of many symbols and sounds
What two aspects of society does a pharaoh affect?
Political and Religious aspects
Why was the discovery of Tutankhamen's tomb so significant? Must give two separate reasons
Gave insight into the culture, religious beliefs, and daily life at that time of ancient Egypt.
Sparked a global interest in Egypt (archaeology, expeditions, museums, media, literature, cultural phenomena)
What were the three main capitols throughout Nubian history?
Kerma, Napata, Meroë