The Nile River
What was different about the Nile compared to the Tigris and Euphrates rivers of Mesopotamia?
The Nile had seasonal dependable floods that were not dangerous to Egyptian people
False
What was Ramesses II known for?
Building more temples than any other Pharaoh.
What is polytheism?
The belief in and worship of more than one god.
What is agriculture?
farming; the art and science of cultivating the soil, growing crops and raising livestock
What is a Shadoof?
A bucket attached to a long pole that lifts water from the Nile and empties it into basins.
What was the most populated social class in Egypt? Who was in it?
Lowest: Unskilled workers and enslaved people
What did Amenhotep IV want for the Egyptian people?
For them to worship only one god named Aton, the Sun God.
What is the difference between the Egyptians’ and Israelites’ religions?
The Israelites were monotheists.
What is a theocracy? How is it different from monarchy?
Theocracy is a government in which the same person is both the political leader and the religious leader. Monarchy does not include overseeing religion.
Why were river valleys influential to the development of Ancient civilizations?
They provided silt
Why was embalming important in Egyptian culture
It allowed the body to be united with the soul in the afterlife.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
What was Hatshepsut known for?
Being the most peaceful and successful leader
True or False: Some Israelites continued to live in Egypt after the Exodus
True
True or false: Men and Women had equal legal status
True
True or False: Upper Egypt was in the north
False
The construction of pyramids led to what advancements in technology?
advancements in astronomy
invention of 365-day calendar
advancements in mathematics
What was King Tut known for?
Being buried with his priceless treasure and artifacts
What reform issued by Amenhotep IV was similar to Judaism?
Amenhotep IV instituted a monotheistic religion
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
What is the name of the artifact that helped historians decipher hieroglyphics?
The Rosetta Stone
How was Egyptian irrigation different from Mesopotamian irrigation?
Canals emptied into basins
What were some of the goods left in tombs that were needed in the afterlife?
Wheat, barley, treasures, artifacts, clothing, weapons, furniture, and jewelry
What was Narmer’s contribution that helped stabilize Egypt’s government for many years?
Uniting Upper and Lower egypt
What was the purpose of the ten commandments?
to describe how to worship and how to act in society
What is a negative aspect of being a ruler in ancient civilizations?
The ruler could have been blamed for natural disasters