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
Describe the largest and most magnificent pyramid built under king Khufu?
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
What are the years for the middle Kingdom
2055 BC to 1650 BC
Why is the middle Kingdom portrayed as the gold age of stability
Had newfound strength
invaded Nubia and began the period of expansion
How was Egyptian society organized
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
We did a writing system emerge in Egypt
Around 3000 BC
What is the definition of hieroglyphics
Priest carvings and complex system of writing that use pictures and abstract forms used by ancient Egyptians
What does is the definition of hieratic script ?
Simplified version of hieroglyphics used in ancient Egypt for business transactions, record keeping, and the general needs of daily life
What are some of the cultural contributions of the ancient Egyptians
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
