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Ancient Egypt
Quiz, Quiz, Trade
How was the Nile River important in ancient Egypt? Give 5 ways
• Flooding and silt left fertile soil for farming
• Ability to grow enough food to create a stable food supply
• Stable food supply gave Egyptians the opportunity to specialize
• It formed a communication and trade pathway to other parts of Egypt
• Egyptians thought the Nile was a God because it gave life to people
Egypt Under the Pharaohs
cataract—group of rocky rapids
delta—a flat plain formed on a seabed where a river deposits material over many years
artisan—skilled worker who practices a handicraft
Egypt Under the Pharaohs
dynasty—a series of rulers from the same family
The pharaoh then wore a double crown and founded Egypt’s first dynasty.
-Narmer
Which Kingdom was known as the Age of Pyramids. The great Pyramid of Giza was built during this time.
-New Kingdom
Which had a time of peace and stability in which Egyptians made many discoveries and accomplished great works of literature, architecture, and art.
Middle Kingdom
This kingdom was the high point of Egyptian power and prosperity also know as the Egyptian Golden Age. It was during this time that Egypt became the greatest Empire in the world.
The New Kingdom
pharaoh—king of ancient Egypt, considered to be Gods
bureaucracy—a system of government officials who carry out government rules and regulations. The pharaoh relied on this system of offices to help rule the kingdom.
mummy—a body that has been preserved so it will not decompose. Egyptians mummified their dead to prepare them for the afterlife.
Art, Architecture, and Learning in Egypthieroglyphic—drawing or symbol that stands for a word, idea, or sound. Ancient Egyptian form of writing
Art, Architecture, and Learning in Egyptpyramid—structure with triangular sides.
Ancient Egyptians built pyramids to protect the bodies of their pharaohs for the after life.
sculpture—statue or other free-standing piece of art made of clay, stone, or other materials
anatomy—study of the structure of the body and its organs. Ancient Egyptians learned about anatomy through the process of mummification.
Egypt and Nubiacommerce—buying and selling of goods and services. The Ancient Egyptians sold and traded their goods to get the goods and services they needed.
interdependence—dependence by each country or group on the other
Nubia and Egypt created independence through trade. They traded with each other for goods they did not have.
Egyptians developed one of the first systems of writing and some of the world’s earliest literature. This writing was called?
Hieroglyphics
Why did the Egyptians mummify their dead?
To preserve their bodies for the afterlife.
What pharaoh built many monuments during his reign and was known his powerful armies for his skills at war.
Ramses II
This pharaoh had a peaceful rule and was known for building Egypt’s wealth and power through trade.
Hatshepsut
The Egyptian sun God was called
Amon – Re
The God of the Underworld was called
Osiris
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