Kush
gold, elephant tusks, ebony
What were vast desert areas of burning sands known as in ancient Egypt?
the Red Land
What is the buying and selling of goods and services called in ancient Egypt?
commerce
Describe the soil of the Nile River Valley.
The soil is very fertile, and perfect for growing and harvesting crops.
What level do you have to achieve in Fortnite to complete the Battle Pass?
200
How did the location of Kush help them become a powerful kingdom?
the location of was a major trade hub
What TWO things did Egyptians need to be proficient in to construct the pyramids?
What did Egyptians believe they needed to do to overcome death?
they believed they needed to live a good life, and that they needed to properly prepare the bodies through mummification.
How were Egyptian farmers able to produce enough food to create a surplus?
the Nile River's annual flooding and the rich, fertile soil allowed farmers to harvest many crops.
How old do you have to be to buy canned air?
at least 18 years old
What was the effect of Kush having less land to farm than Egypt?
Kush heavily relied on trade with Egypt for common food items.
When was Egypt the most powerful and prosperous?
the New Kingdom
What were the people who were responsible for using hieroglyphics to record important information called in ancient Egypt?
scribes
What direction does the Nile River flow?
South to North
What is the dog's name on the TV show "Family Guy"?
Brian
What effect did continued trade with Egypt have on Kush civilization?
How did Egypt's grain surplus encourage people to become artisans?
Rulers used the surpluses to buy goods such as cloth, jewelry, and luxury goods.
How did Hatshepsut change Egypt during her reign as Pharaoh?
She traded successfully with other civilizations, she built many temples and statues, and she had a peaceful rule her entire reign.
True or false: The Nile River is the World's longest river, even today.
True
Is red hair a dominant or recessive gene?
recessive
What capital did Kush relocate to?
Meroe
What is the correct order of the social structure of ancient Egypt? List the groups from highest (the top) to lowest (the bottom).
Pharaoh
Nobles, priests, officials
Scribes
Merchants, artisans
Farmers, servants, slaves
During the time of the Middle Kingdom and the New Kingdom, why did Egypt conquer most of Kush?
Egypt recognized that Kush had valuable resources. Egypt wanted those resources for themselves.
What is a surplus of crops?
when they're harvesting too many for the people to consume
True or false: The hardest boss to defeat in the game "The Last of Us II" is called the "Rat King".
True