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HI 6 Chp 4 Nile Val
History world
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On what continent and where is the Nile River found? | NE corner of Africa |
| What water borders the NIle River to the north? | Mediterranean Sea |
| Why was the Nile important? (4 Reasons) | -source of water -transportation route -deposited rich black soil when it flooded -allowed for an irrigation system to be developed |
| What was the "gift of the NIle" ? | Egypt |
| Egypt could not have _________without the Nile. | survived |
| Egyptians planted this plant for their clothing...what was the plant and what type of fabric was made from it? | flax plant and linen |
| How many days were in the Egyptian calendar? | 365 |
| How many seasons were in recorded in Ancient Egypt? | 3 |
| Name the 3 seasons and what they represented: | Inundation: around June 20, Nile floods Emergence: plowing and seeding Harvest: gathering of crops |
| What did the Egyptians believe in: 1 or many gods? | many gods |
| What did the Egyptians call their gods? | deities |
| Who was the chief deity of all ancient Egyptians? | Amon-Re (sun god) |
| What was used to guide to the dead in the afterlife? | Book of the Dead |
| The Egyptians did or did not believe in afterlife prayers? | did believe in afterlife prayers |
| Settlements on the Nile Delta is called what? | Lower Egypt |
| Settlements in the Nile valley to the south is called what? | Upper Egypt |
| I formed the world's first nation-state...who am I? | King Menes |
| Whom do other historians believe united the two kingdoms because he is often shown wearing both crowns of Upper and Lower Egypt? | King Narmer |
| The beginning of Egypt's civilization began with this person who created the first dynasty? | King Narmer |
| Name 3 inventions of ancient Egypt that were brought about by social needs: | 1. better farming - animal drawn plows 2. writing material - papyrus 3. steady water supply - irrigation |
| What was the Old Kingdom known as: | Age of the Pyramids |
| I was the architect who designed the first pyramid for King Zoser...who am I? | Imhotep |
| Why did Imhotep build a Step Pyramid? | so King Zoser would have a staircase to heaven |
| What was the name of the pyramid built for King Khufu? | Great Pyramid of Giza |
| What is so special about the Great Pyramid of Giza? | it is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World |
| My time as King affected ancient Egypt by encouraging much territorial growth? | King Mentuhotep !! |
| Around 1552 B.B. what became the world's strongest power for 500 years? | Ancient Egypt |
| What was the effect of weak Hyksos kings? | native Egyptians regain power |
| What was the effect of the belief in pharaoh as god? | strengthened pharaoh's power |
| What was the effect of an established full-time standing army? | developed an empire |
| I was the first female pharaoh? | Hatshepsut |
| What was a character trait of Hatshepsut? | courage |
| I was the queen of Kush? | Kanadakes |
| I hold the secret to many types of writing and what the symbols mean...what am I? | Rosetta Stone |
| What are the 3 types of hieroglyphics found on the Rosetta Stone | 2 types of ancient Egyptian and 1 Greek |
| Why did Egypt want to control Nubia? (2 reasons) | trade and natural resources |
| When Egypt captured Nubia what kingdom was formed? | Kush kingdom |
| I am the belief that the country's ruler is a god? | Theocracy |
| I was the capital city of the Kushites? | Meroe |
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