Geography
Egypt is in what part of Africa? (Be specific- Ex. Southwest)
Northeast
The pharaoh who came to power at 9 years old!
King Tut
What type of religion did ancient Egyptians practice?
Polytheism
Lowest social class in ancient Egypt consisted of...
Peasant farmers and slaves
They built these in Giza and buried pharaohs in here
Pyramids
This river was crucial for the ancient Egyptians
Nile River
The first female pharaoh of ancient Egypt. She focused on trade and was an excellent leader during her reign.
Queen Hatshepsut
Ancient Egyptians had a stable food supply due to what?
Irrigation methods and farming
The middle class consisted of what?
Scribes, nobles, priests
Also located in Giza. Guarded the pyramids
Sphynx
This runs in to the Mediterranean Sea
Nile River Delta
This pharaoh focused on military conquests during his reign
King Ramesses
Ancient Egyptians used this writing system made up of pictograms
Hieroglyphics
The upper class consisted of what?
Vizier
Why did they mummify people?
To prepare them properly for the afterlife.
Two parter!
Upper Egypt is at the ___________, while Lower Egypt is at the _____________.
Bottom; Top
This pharaoh was the last one that ruled over ancient Egypt. She was known for her tactical leadership and Roman allies.
Queen Cleopatra
The government of ancient Egypt was simple. It consisted of a _____________ that ruled over everything.
Pharaoh
The highest social class in ancient Egypt
Pharaoh
The possessions found by Howard Carter and his team at King Tut's tomb suggested what?
They wanted people to have everything they needed for the afterlife. Also, it helped us know a lot more about ancient Egypt!
Another two parter!
The ________ ________ lies to the east of Egypt.
The _________ ________ covers most of Egypt.
Red Sea
Sahara Desert
Her bust was discovered in 1912 and her reign was marked by religious upheaval.
Queen Nerfertiti
Technological advances of ancient Egypt include what? (name two)
365-day calendar
Shadoof
True or false: it was easy to move up social classes in ancient Egypt
False
The civilization of ancient Egypt lasted for how long?
c. 3000 BCE -> 30 BCE