Chapter 2 Review Sheet 1 of 3 Flashcards
Why did the Egyptians look forward to the annual flooding of the Nile river?
The flood improved farmland by depositing a rich layer of soil and silt
Why did the Egyptians of the old kingdom design and build the pyramids
To serve as tombs
Describe the period known as the middle Kingdom in Egyptian history?
It was a turbulent time
What was one result of expansion for Egypt during the new Kingdom?
Egypt benefited from contact with the Middle East and parts of Africa
Describe the relationship between Nubia and Egypt
For centuries, Egypt and Nubia traded with and fought with each other
Why did Egyptians closely identified with the story of Osiris and Isis?
It was related to human emotions – love, jealousy, and fear of death
What social class were the majority of Egyptians?
Peasant farmers
What new technology did the Hittites bring to Mesopotamia?
Iron making
Describe life in Assyrian society
They had a reputation for brutality, and lead a well – ordered society
