Lesson 1 Flashcards
What are the two regions of the Nile Delta region and where they located
Lower Egypt and upper Egypt they are reverse of how they should be lowers on top
What was the flooding of the Nile River like
The river rose in the summer then reached its highest point in Egypt and early autumn it left a deposit of rich soil
What did the religion provide for the Egyptians
No word for religion religious ideas were part of the entire world order the provided a sense of security and timelessness
Describe the religion of the Egyptians
I don’t number of gods associated with heavenly bodies and natural forces
What role did the Nile River play in the development of Egyptian civilization
Unified Egypt
it was the fastest way to travel through the land making communication easier
provided protection from invasion and a sense of security
What are the three major periods of Egyptian history
Old Kingdom
Middle Kingdom
New Kingdom
What we the periods Like in Egypt
These were periods of long-term stability marketed by strong leaders freedom from invasion great building projects and rich cultural activity
What are the periods call that are in between the kingdoms
Intermediate. Times of political just order or invasion
What is the books definition of Pharaoh?
Most powerful various titles for ancient Egyptian monarchs it means house of the powerful
Describe the Nile river
Begins in the heart of Africa and goes northward more than 4000 miles it’s the longest river in the world
What is the definition of bureaucracy
And ministry to the organization that relies on the nonelective officials and regular procedures
What are the years for the Old kingdom?
2700-2200 BC
Describe the power that there is possessed during the old Kingdom
Absolute complete an unlimited power to rule over the people
What was the culture like during the old Kingdom
It was during this era bureaucracy developed Egypt was divided and 42 provinces run by Governor appointment by the pharaohs
Why did Egyptians practice mummification?
Practice to preserve the physical body after death to Prevent the body from rotting