Geography and Early Egypt
This term names a series of rapids in a river.
cataract?
Who could be found at the very highest level of Egyptian society?
pharaoh
Which Egyptian leader drove the Hyksos out of Egypt?
Ahmose
What type of writing did ancient Egyptians use?
hieroglyphics
Which army defeated the Kushite kingdom with the use of superior iron weapons?
Assyrian
The Upper Kingdom was located in this part of Egypt.
southern?
The ancient Egyptians believed in many gods. What is this called?
polytheism
Name a group that the Egyptians fought during the New Kingdom period?
Hittites, Hyksos, Tehenu
What is a tall, pointed pillar often built at temples called?
obelisk
King Ezana made what religion that official one of Aksum?
Christianity
What were some common foods eaten by ancient Egyptians?
barley, duck, fish
How were the ancient Egyptians construction workers paid for their labor?
with grain
Name a legal right that ancient Egyptian women had.
right to divorce husband
Whose long untouched tomb has taught us about Egyptian art and burial?
King Tutankhamen (Tut)
Where was Africa's first iron industry located?
Meroe
The king of the Upper Kingdom wore this color crown.
white
What is a government ruled by religious authorities called?
theocracy
Which Egyptain ruler worked to increase trade?
Queen Hatshepsut
A long lasting, paperlike material made from reeds is known as what?
papyrus
What is another name for traders?
merchants
What is a series of rulers from the same family?
dynasty
People of wealth and power are called what?
elite
Who is considered the last great Egyptian pharaoh?
Ramses the Great
A huge, stone slab inscribed with hieroglyphics was the key to reading Egyptian writing. What was its name?
Rosetta Stone
What do we call items sent out to other regions?
exports