Ancient Egypt: Flashcards

1
Q

What is another word for the Nile in Egypt?

A

Lifeblood

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2
Q

How long is the Nile River?

A

6700km

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3
Q

The Nile is made up of two parts, what are they?

A
  1. The Blue Nile

2. The White Nile

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4
Q

Where does the White Nile have its source?

A

Near Lake Victoria

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5
Q

Where does the Blue Nile have its source?

A

In the Ethiopian Highlands

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6
Q

Where is the mouth of the Nile?

A

The Mediterranean Sea

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7
Q

List the 8 ways the Nile is used by the Egyptians

A
  1. Hunting
  2. Water
  3. Fishing
  4. Transport
  5. Irrigation
  6. Papyrs
  7. Building Materials
  8. Hunting
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8
Q

What happens to the Nile between June & Sept?

A

It Floods

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9
Q

When are the crops sewn along the Nile?

A

October to November

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10
Q

When in the harvest?

A

January

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11
Q

What happens in February?

A

It is the second sewing

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12
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What happens from March to April?

A

Growing Season

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13
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When is the second harvest?

A

May

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14
Q

What is the soil called that is brought during the floods and is good fertilizer?

A

Silt

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15
Q

What caused the end of the annual flooding cycle?

A

The building of the High Dam at Aswan

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16
Q

When was the dam completed?

A

1970

17
Q

Give 4 facts about life as a farmer.

A
  1. Worked the fields
  2. They did not own land
  3. They worked for the pharaoh & nobles
  4. They were given food and clothing & a place to live
18
Q

Give 7 facts about the Pharaoh

A
  1. Ruler of Egypt
  2. Was very powerful
  3. Was considered to be the god on Earth
  4. Owned all the land
  5. Made the laws
  6. Collected taxes
  7. Defended Egypt from invaders
19
Q

Give 3 facts about being an Egyptian soldier

A
  1. Were responsible for defending the country
  2. Shared int he riches captured during the war
  3. Given land as reward for service to Egypt
20
Q

Give 3 facts about slaves

A
  1. Were not bought or sold at markets
  2. Were captured during wars
  3. Worked in households, quarries, mines and temples
21
Q

Give 3 facts about scribes

A
  1. Were the only people who could read and right
  2. Kept records of how much food was produced
  3. Kept records of how many soldiers & workers
22
Q

Give facts about Visiers

A
  1. Were the Pharaohs advisors
  2. Were responsible for the administration of Egypt
  3. Saw that the Pharaoh’s wishes were carried out.
23
Q

Give facts about priests

A
  1. Did not preach
  2. They were responsible for keeping the gods happy
  3. They performed rituals and ceremonies in the temples
24
Q

Give 4 facts about life as a farmer.

A
  1. Worked the fields
  2. They did not own land
  3. They worked for the pharaoh & nobles
  4. They were given food and clothing & a place to live