Ancient Egypt

Question 1

Hieroglyphics

Answer 1

Writing that uses pictures to stand for sounds, words, or ideas.

Question 2

Papyrus

Answer 2

A paper-like material made from papyrus plants of the Nile Valley.

Question 3

Pyramid

Answer 3

A triangular structure served as tombs for rulers.

Question 4

What was the Old Kingdom also known as?

Answer 4

The Old Kingdom was also known as the Age of the Pyramids.

Question 5

How long did the Old Kingdom last?

Answer 5

The Old Kingdom lasted for 500 years, from 2686 B.C. to 2181 B.C.

Question 6

What was the name of the architect who made the first pyramid?

Answer 6

Imhotep, who built the first pyramid for King Zoser

Question 7

When was the first pyramid made?

Answer 7

2650 B.C.

Question 8

How long did the Early Period last?

Answer 8

From 3100 B.C. to 2686 B.C.

Question 9

During which Dynasty was the Great Pyramid of Giza built?

Answer 9

The Great Pyramid of Giza was built during Dynasty 4.

Question 10

Until which Dynasty did the Old Kingdom, or Age of the Pyramids last?

Answer 10

The Old Kingdom lasted until the end of Dynasty 4.

Question 11

What is prosperity?

Answer 11

Prosperity is economics success.

Question 12

Why did Egypt’s prosperity decline?

Answer 12

Egypt’s prosperity declined because after Dynasty 6, kings competed with local rulers for power.

Question 13

When did the Middle Kingdom begin?

Answer 13

The Middle Kingdom began in 2040 B.C.

Question 14

Who ruled Dynasty 11?

Answer 14

King Mentuhotep ruled Dynasty 11.

Question 15

Where did Mentuhotep 2 expand territory?

Answer 15

Parts of Libya, Nubia, and Sinai.

Question 16

Why did Amenemhet move the capital to the area around Memphis?

Answer 16

Because Memphis was a more central location.

Question 17

What is an annex?

Answer 17

Annex is to add on.

Question 18

How long did Dynasty 12 rule?

Answer 18

Dynasty 12 ruled from 1991 B.C. to 1786 B.C.

Question 19

What are nomes?

Answer 19

Nomes are Egypt’s districts.

Question 20

When did the Hyksos gain control of Egypt?

Answer 20

The Hyksos invaded Egypt in the 1600’s B.C.

Question 21

Who were the Hyksos?

Answer 21

The Hyksos were invaders from the Fertile Crescent.

Question 22

Until when did the Hyksos rule Egypt?

Answer 22

The Hyksos ruled Egypt until 1570 B.C.

Question 23

How long did the New Kingsom last?

Answer 23

The New Kingdom lasted 500 years.

Question 24

After which Dynasty did Egypt split up into smaller pieces?

Answer 24

After Dynasty 20