Lesson 1 Flashcards

1
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What are the two regions of the Nile Delta region and where they located

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Lower Egypt and upper Egypt they are reverse of how they should be lowers on top

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2
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What was the flooding of the Nile River like

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The river rose in the summer then reached its highest point in Egypt and early autumn it left a deposit of rich soil

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3
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What did the religion provide for the Egyptians

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No word for religion religious ideas were part of the entire world order the provided a sense of security and timelessness

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4
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Describe the religion of the Egyptians

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I don’t number of gods associated with heavenly bodies and natural forces

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5
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What role did the Nile River play in the development of Egyptian civilization

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Unified Egypt
it was the fastest way to travel through the land making communication easier

provided protection from invasion and a sense of security

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6
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What are the three major periods of Egyptian history

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Old Kingdom
Middle Kingdom
New Kingdom

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What we the periods Like in Egypt

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These were periods of long-term stability marketed by strong leaders freedom from invasion great building projects and rich cultural activity

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8
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What are the periods call that are in between the kingdoms

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Intermediate. Times of political just order or invasion

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9
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What is the books definition of Pharaoh?

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Most powerful various titles for ancient Egyptian monarchs it means house of the powerful

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10
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Describe the Nile river

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Begins in the heart of Africa and goes northward more than 4000 miles it’s the longest river in the world

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11
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What is the definition of bureaucracy

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And ministry to the organization that relies on the nonelective officials and regular procedures

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12
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What are the years for the Old kingdom?

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2700-2200 BC

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13
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Describe the power that there is possessed during the old Kingdom

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Absolute complete an unlimited power to rule over the people

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14
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What was the culture like during the old Kingdom

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It was during this era bureaucracy developed Egypt was divided and 42 provinces run by Governor appointment by the pharaohs

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15
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Why did Egyptians practice mummification?

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Practice to preserve the physical body after death to Prevent the body from rotting

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16
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Describe the largest and most magnificent pyramid built under king Khufu?

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It was a great pyramid it was originally covered with white limestone and topped with gold capstone

it was a great pyramid very precise is a 2520 covered 13 acres 756 feet

17
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What are the years for the middle Kingdom

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2055 BC to 1650 BC

18
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Why is the middle Kingdom portrayed as the gold age of stability

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Had newfound strength

invaded Nubia and began the period of expansion

19
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How was Egyptian society organized

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The Pharaoh was surrounded by an upper-class of Nobles and priest who ran the government and they manage their own land the states

it was like a pyramid with the god King at the top

20
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We did a writing system emerge in Egypt

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Around 3000 BC

21
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What is the definition of hieroglyphics

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Priest carvings and complex system of writing that use pictures and abstract forms used by ancient Egyptians

22
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What does is the definition of hieratic script ?

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Simplified version of hieroglyphics used in ancient Egypt for business transactions, record keeping, and the general needs of daily life

23
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What are some of the cultural contributions of the ancient Egyptians

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They develop her good experiments temples artistic achievements and math build monuments with great volume they develop the calendar 365 days track movement of the moon