Chapter 3 - Egypt Flashcards
What is the source of the Nile River?
The source is Lake Victoria.
Who founded Memphis and unified Egypt?
Menes, also known as Narmer, unified Egypt.
How long was Ramses II Pharaoh?
He was pharaoh for 66 years.
Where was Nubia located?
Nubia was located to the north of Egypt. (below Egypt)
How did the Hyksos conquer Egypt?
They conquered Egypt with their superior army that was composed of horse riding nomads and men equipped with bronze weapons.
Who extended Egypt’s borders to their greatest extent?
Thutmose III extended Egypt’s borders to their greatest extent.
Who was Hatshepsut?
Hatshepsut was a female pharoah who was the daughter of Thutmose I and the widow of Thutmose II. Her stepson is Thutmose III.
What was demonstrated by the construction of the Great Pyramids?
It demonstrated the power of the pharaohs to organize the population.
Who is Amenhotep?
Amenhotep is a pharaoh who changed his name to Akhenaton and forced Egyptians to worship one god, Aton. The attempt to change religions was a failure and the priests of Amon-Re reestablished their power after Akhenaton’s death.
What are Hieroglyphics?
It’s a system of symbols or pictures that represent objects, concepts, or sounds.
What is the Rosetta Stone and why is it important?
It is a flat, black stone inscribed with Greek, demotic, and Hieroglyphics. Due to it being the same text across 3 different languages, it serves as an excellent translator.
When was the Valley of the Kings utilized?
It was utilized in the New Kingdom.
Who is Khufu?
Khufu was a pharaoh who is commonly associated with the building of the Great Pyramids.
