Unit 3 - Ancient Civilizations - Egypt Flashcards
1
Q
What was Egypt’s main water source?
A
Nile River
2
Q
What were two advantages of Egypt (Only list two, read through the rest)
A
- Lots of animals and vegetation
- Regular Flood Patterns
- Natural Barriers of the Desert
3
Q
What were two disadvantages of Egypt?
A
- Natural Barriers limited trade
- Limited Farmland (Only near the river)
4
Q
What is a Pharoah? (2)
A
- A king viewed as a God
- Responsible for truth, justice & well - being of the land
5
Q
What is a theocracy?
A
Government based on religion
6
Q
Why were pyramids built?
A
To store the tombs of pharaohs
7
Q
What were hieroglyphics?
A
- Egypt’s writing system
- Made up of symbols that are sounds
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