Ancient Egypt Review
The Egyptians gathered papyrus. How was this plant used in Ancient Egypt?
Papyrus was used to make paper-like material to make mats, sandals, rafts, and writing materials.
How did the ancient Egyptians benefit from the Nile River flooding?
The floods left silt behind that was good for farming which was a benefit of the Nile River flooding.
What was the main purpose of the pyramids in Ancient Egypt?
The main purpose of the pyramids in Ancient Egypt was as a burial place.
What led to Egyptians unique perspectives on mummification?
Their belief that they would need their body in the afterlife offered a unique perspective on mummification.
Identify three ways that the Nile River was important for life in Ancient Egypt?
trade and transportation fishing flooding of the Nile gave fertile farmland water for drinking, bathing, cooking
What is a dynasty? Give an example.
A dynasty is a family or group that rules for several generations. (Example: The 15th line of Egyptian rulers)
What led to Kushites adopting Egyptian ways of life?
Egyptian pharaohs conquered Kush which is what led to Kushites adopting Egyptian ways of life.
The Egyptians and Mesopotamians were polytheistic people. What does this mean?
Egyptians and Mesopotamians worshipped more than one god, which is polytheistic. The worship of one god is monotheism.
What type of religion did the Jewish people believe in?
Jews believe in monotheism, the belief in one god.
What common feature of most ancient religions did the Jews reject?
Jews rejected the idea of polytheism, which most ancient religions believed.
Why did many Jews move to Babylon?
Many Jews moved to Babylon because they were taken there as captives by Nebuchadnezzar.
What is the geographic term for the fan (triangular) shaped area of the Nile that empties into the Mediterranean Sea?
The Delta is the fan (triangular) shaped areas of the Nile that empties into the Mediterranean Sea.
List the 6 social classes of the Egyptian hierarchy/social pyramid in order.
The Egyptian hierarchy from bottom to top: a. peasants b. artisans c. scribes d. priests e. government officials f. pharaoh
During which kingdom were the Great Pyramids of Giza built?
The Great Pyramids of Giza were built during the Old Kingdom.
How did ancient Egyptian settlements benefit from being surrounded by desert?
The desert offered protection from invaders which was a benefit for Egyptian settlements.
Why was the discovery of the Rosetta Stone so important?
The discovery of the Rosetta stone is important because it enables archaeologists to decode Egyptian writing
The fact that Pharaohs were at the top of the social pyramid proves that Egypt had what present?
The fact that Pharaohs were at the top of the social pyramid proves Egypt had a social structure
In Ancient Egypt, pharaohs were not only considered rulers but also
gods
The location of Kush affected the rise of its civilization in many ways. Describe one way that Egypt influenced Kush.
language religion clothing trade and economy social structure architecture
The location of Kush affected the rise of its civilization in many ways. Describe one way that Kush influenced Egypt.
shared how to make iron weapons style of warfare/ military strategies influencing the arts trade (especially imported goods)
