Chapter 5

Question 1

Steep cliffs and large boulders that form dangerous rapids and add protection to Egypt

Answer 1

Cataract

Question 1

A tool that lifts water from the Nile

Answer 1

Shadoof

Question 2

3100 B.C. King Narmer unites upper and lower Egypt into one kingdom - he wore a double crown red and white to represent both kingdoms

Answer 2

Narmer (Menes)

Question 3

2600 - 2300 B.C. - Pharaohs at the height of their power, pyramids were built

Answer 3

Old Kingdom

Question 4

2050 - 1670 B.C. - Golden Age of stability, prosperity and achievement _ Ended when the Hyksos Invaded

Answer 4

Middle Kingdom

Question 5

Around 1650 B.C., they invaded Egypt and ruled for almost 100 years. Used horse-drawn chariots and bronze and iron weapons

Answer 5

Hyksos

Question 6

Helped drive out the Hyksos, using their weapons and tactics, established the New Kingdom

Answer 6

Ahmose

Question 7

1550 - 1080 B.C. - Height of ancient glory

Answer 7

New Kingdom

Question 8

Pharaoh, changed Egypts religion, moved the capital, changed his name

Answer 8

Amenhetop IV

Question 9

The most successful of the pharaohs. Expanded Egypt through conquering. Reigned for 66 years.

Answer 9

Ramses II

Question 10

Conquered Egypt in 670 B.C.

Answer 10

Assyrians