Ancient Egypt Flashcards
Four key’s to Egypt’s success
-Geography
-Government
-Military
-Knowledge of Science, Math, and Medicine
What are the churning rapids of the Nile called, and how many are there?
The churning rapids are called cataracts and there are 6.
Describe the Red Land
A vast, scorching desert, natural barrier against enemies, also has a surprising amount of stone for building
Describe the Black Land
Narrow stretch that ran along both sides of the Nile, has dark silt that allowed plants to grow
In what year did Egypt divide into Upper and Lower Egypt?
3200 BCE
Upper Egypt is _____
south
Lower Egypt is ____
north
What does the double crown symbolize?
The combination/unity of Upper Egypt’s white crown and Lower Egypt’s red crown
What did the pharaoh have full control of?
Religion, military and government
What was the main purpose of the pyramids?
To house dead pharaohs/tomb for dead pharaohs.
Who was The Great Pyramid built for?
Khufu
Pyramids were seen as a gateway to the _________
afterlife
What is the order of the Egyptian social hierarchy from highest to lowest?
- Pharaohs
- Priests and Viziers
- Scribes
- Craftsman, Artisans and merchants
- Peasants & farmers
- Servants & slaves
Who was the main god of Egypt?
Ra the sun god
Why did the Old Kingdom fall?
Spent too much money on pyramids and didn’t trust the Pharaoh because there were droughts.
What expanded in the Middle Kingdom?
Military and trade
Who invaded and took over Egypt during the Middle Kingdom period?
The Hykos
What group of people invaded Egypt? How long did they rule for? Where in Egypt?
The Hyksos ruled for 100 years in the Nile Delta
The New Kingdom lasted from _______ to ______
The New Kingdom lasted from 1550 to 1070
What was Hatshepsut known for?
Being a master of trade
What did Hatshepsut wear to show her power?
A beard
Hatshepsut was a powerful pharaoh who may have been?
Murdered by her stepson
How long did Ramses rule for?
66 years
What was Ramses called?
Ramses the Great
Rameses was the most what?
powerful pharaoh
True of False:
Rome conquered Egypt in 30 BCE
True
Who was the last pharaoh of the Egyptian Empire?
Cleopatra VII
How long did the empire of Egypt rule for?
3,000 years
What tool did Egyptians use for pulling water from the Nile for farming?
A shaduf
What is a shaduf?
Long pole with a bucket on one end and a weight on the other.
