Ancient Egypt Test Review
What was the economy of ancient Egypt based on?
Farming
(GRAPES) The Nile River flows from south to north and is the longest river in the world
Geography
god of the Nile River
Hapi
What was the system of writing in ancient Egypt called?
Hieroglyphics
loving wife, mother, and goddess of the underworld
Isis
Which king of ancient Egypt ordered the construction of the Great Pyramid around 2500 BCE?
King Khufu
Because of ______________ food, people could begin to specialize
surplus
(GRAPES) Huge pyramids, temples, and monuments still stand today
Achievements
Egypt is located on what continent?
Africa
Egyptians who kept written records using hieroglyphs were called what?
Scribes
(GRAPES) Farmers and unskilled workers made up most of Egypt's population
Social Structure
What part of ancient Egypt was Lower Egypt in?
The north
What Egyptian invention was used for farming?
The shadoof
What part of ancient Egypt was Upper Egypt in?
The south
What type of government did ancient Egypt have?
Theocracy
Why did the Egyptians willingly serve the pharaoh of ancient Egypt?
They believed their leader was a deity/god on earth
Because of specialization, people were able to do what?
Trade
True/False. The Nile River is the longest river in the world
True
What two regions was Ancient Egypt divided into?
Upper Egypt Lower Egypt
god of embalming and mummification
Anubis
Early civilizations modified or changed the physical environment by creating irrigation systems. What was the purpose of these modifications?
Creating more fertile land for growing crops
(GRAPES) The Nile River was used for transport and trade of resources like grain, papyrus, pottery, and gold
Economics
What body of water does the Nile River flow into?
Mediterranean Sea
What pharaoh unified Egypt around 3100 BCE?
Menes
Why was Egypt's social structure shaped like a pyramid?
Most of the people were in the bottom classes and the fewest people were at the top
What were the three main kingdoms of Ancient Egypt?
Old Kingdom Middle Kingdom New Kingdom
god of the dead and the underworld
Osiris
What plant grew near the Nile River and was used to make paper?
Papyrus
Name five gifts of the Nile River
Papyrus Fertile soil Fresh water Transportation and trade Food source
(GRAPES) Ramses the Great led Egypt in an era of prosperity and growth before its decline
Politics
Were the Egyptians monotheistic or polytheistic?
Polytheistic
god of the sun; main Egyptian god
Ra/Re
What body of water is east of the Nile River?
Red Sea
(GRAPES) Belief in gods that control nature and human activity
Religion
What is the name of the large hot desert in Egypt?
Sahara Desert
