lg 18-21 Flashcards
Where did the Egyptians settle?
The Nile River Valley of Northeast Africa
How long did the Egyptian civilization last?
2,000 years
What happens to the Nile shortly before it reaches the sea?
it branches to form a fan-shaped area of fertile land called a delta
What protected the Egyptians from foreign invasions for a long time?
the desert, the sea, and waterfalls called cataracts
What advantage did the Egyptians have that gave them rich soil which was good for growing crops?
Every year, about the middle of July, the Nile overflowed its banks. When the flood waters went down they left behind large amounts of rich soil.
What crops did the Egyptians raise?
flax, wheat, barely, and grapes
What were the original two kingdoms that made up Egypt AND where was each located?
Upper Egypt (in the southern part of the Nile River valley) and Lower Egypt (which lay in the north delta)
What was the major achievement of King Narmer (AKA Menes) of Upper Egypt around 3100 BC?
He led his armies from the valley north into the delta. He conquered Lower Egypt and married one of its princesses, uniting the two kingdoms.
WHAT new capital did NARMER set up AND WHERE was it located?
Memphis, on the border between Upper and Lower Egypt.
When did the Old Kingdom start in Egypt?
About 2600 B.C.
The OLD KINGDOM of Egypt began in 2600 BC. How many years ago (from this year 2023 A.D.) did the Old Kingdom start in Egypt?
4,622 years ago.
What job did most Egyptians have?
most were farmers
How did the pharaoh try to prevent his people from starving in times of bad harvests?
The pharaoh ordered the building of brick granaries, or buildings for storing grain. They were used to store grain from good harvests.
What were pyramids?
Pyramids were great tombs (for the pharaohs).
What was the Hapi the god of?
The [Nile] River
