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Egypt test

TermDefinition
papyrus a reed plant used to make paper
cataract dangerous, rocky , fast moving water
delta fan shaped area of fertile marshland formed where the Nile River meets the Mediterranean Sea
dynasty a line of rulers from one family
heiroglypics Egyptian Writing system
Which best describes the type of government in Egypt after 3100BC? a dynasty
What form of government did ancient Egypt have during the Old Kingdom period? Theocracy
How did the Egyptians determine the direction of north during the construction of the pyramids? By observing the stars and studying astronomy
Why is the period of the Middle Kingdom in Egypt considered a "golden age"? Because it marked a period of peace, order, and prosperity after a time of internal conflict and violence.
What was a significant change in Egyptian tomb construction during the Middle Kingdom? Tombs were no longer built above ground but instead carved into limestone cliffs.
Who were the Hyksos? Invaders from western Asia
Which statement best describes the outcome of the Hyksos rule in Egypt? Egyptian princes, led by Ahmose, eventually drove the Hyksos out of Egypt.
What material did Egyptian traders exchange with the Phoenicians? Purple dye and furniture
What marked the end of Hatshepsut's reign as pharaoh? Her nephew, Thutmose III, assuming full power and removing her from royal texts and monuments
Pharaoh's Akhenaton's new religious belief centered polytheism. Pharaoh's Akhenaton's new religious belief centered polytheism.
What was one of the main reasons for Kush's significance as a trading hub? Its location along the Nile River
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