Ancient Egypt Flashcards
1
Q
What was the role of the nile river?
A
Flooded every year from June-October
Left back a layer of silt
Egyptians planned work around them
2
Q
What river dominated Egypt?
A
The Nile River: Flows from south to north 6 cataracts- made travel difficult Blue Nile: sources in lake tans White Nile: begins @ lake Victoria
3
Q
The Old Kingdom
A
Developments in science, technology, and arts
Great pyramids built
Class stricter
4
Q
Middle Kingdom
A
Pharaohs reunited
Hyksos enter and control
5
Q
New kingdom
A
Kings from Thebes took control
Used chariots of Hyksos
6
Q
Hatshepsut
A
First women ruler- maintained security/ built temples
Husband what thutmose ||
7
Q
Amenhotep
A
Brings social/religious change
Honored Aton
Changed religion from monotheism to polytheism
8
Q
Egypt’s decline
A
Alexander the Great invaded
9
Q
Egypt’s social class
A
Pharaoh- Royal family
Gov. Officials/ high priests
Merchants/scribes/artisans
Peasants
