Egypt Flashcards
1
Q
One of the worlds oldest civilizations
A
“Black land” renamed Egypt
2
Q
What is the biggest desert
A
Sahara desert
3
Q
Egypt is referred to…?
A
The gift of the Nile and the Nile is the worlds longest river
4
Q
The source of the Nile is..?
A
Lake Victoria
5
Q
Silt
A
Rich black soil and covers land spring
6
Q
Most Egyptians were..
A
Farmers and craftsmen
7
Q
2 large kingdoms
A
Upper and lower Egypt
8
Q
The kingdoms were united by a man named..?
A
Narmer
9
Q
3 great kingdoms
A
Old kingdom
Middle Kingdom
New kingdom
10
Q
Old kingdom:
A
Golden age / wealth
11
Q
The pharaoh was considered..
A
A god and had all power
12
Q
The government was a
A
Theocracy (ruled by religious leaders)
13
Q
Bureaucracy
A
Government officials
14
Q
Headed by the
A
Vizier ( prime minister )
15
Q
King Egyptian
A
Joseph
