Ancient Egypt Sec. 1-2
What was the language system invented and used in Ancient Egypt
Hieroglyphics
This famous Pharaoh was found in his tomb still mummified and covered in gold
King Tutankhamen (King Tut)
What river was key to the development of Ancient Egypt
The Nile
What was the system of social hierarchy the influenced India for centuries
What king united upper and lower Egypt, becoming the first pharoah
King Menes
What was the water-lifting device used for irrigation in Ancient Egypt
Shaduf
What material was invented in Egypt for writing purposes?
Papyrus
What are the two main rivers in Ancient India?
The Indus and the Ganges
What language was introduce to India during the Aryan Migration
Sanskrit
Which Pharoah constructed the Great Pyramid of Giza
Khufu
What was the main purpose of the Nile's annual flooding?
It brought rich soil (silt) that fertilized the land and helped Egyptian farmers grow more crops
What was the Rosetta stone and why was it important?
It was a royal decree (message) written in three languages (Hieroglyphic, Demotic, Ancient Greek) that allowed historians to translate hieroglyphics
What mountain range in South Asia is still growing today
The Himalayas
What was the first empire established in India
The Mauryan Empire
Who was the founder of the Mauryan Empire in India?
Changragupta Maurya
What was the purpose of the Great Pyramids of Giza
A tomb for the Pharaoh / A symbol of the Pharaoh, and Egypt's power
The New Kingdom Pharaoh was considered one of the greatest and oversaw the peak of Egyptian power
Ramses the Great
What did "Black Land" and "Red Land"mean in Ancient Egypt
Black land was the fertile soil around the Nile River. Red land was the surrounding desert area.
What major Harappan city was know for grid-like streets, running water, and sewage systems.
Mohanjo-Daro
What Indian king expanded the Mauryan Empire and later converted to Buddhism
Asoka
What was the significance of the "Double Crown" in Ancient Egypt
It combined the crown of Upper (white) and Lower (red) Egypt symbolizing unity and dominion over all of Egypt.
During the reign of Ramses the Great, what was the major battle between Ancient Egypt and the Hittites that began a period of peace
The battle of Kadesh
Name EVERY nation on the South Asian Subcontinent (at least 7)
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and Maldives (or Afghanistan)
Vedic Civilization, Brahminism, Caste System, Sanskrit
Who was the first female Pharaoh who expanded trade in Egypt
Hatshepsut