1. Mrs. Williams’ Social Studies Ch. 4 Study guide

2. 1.Inundation is the start of the Egyptian new year 1.Inundation is the start of the Egyptian new year

3. 2. Early Nile farmers planted seeds in the rich soil deposited by the river 2. Early Nile farmers planted seeds in the rich soil deposited by the river

4. 3. The unification of Upper and Lower Egypt created the worlds first nation state 3. The unification of Upper and Lower Egypt created the worlds first nation state

5. 4. Benefits of the Nile river Rich dark soil Rich dark soil Water for crops Water for crops tranportation tranportation

6. 5. Achievements of ancient Egyptians Papyrus Papyrus Heiroglyphics Heiroglyphics pyramids pyramids

7. 6. A waterfall found along the Nile river is called a cataract 6. A waterfall found along the Nile river is called a cataract

8. 7.Under King Mentuhotep II Egypt expanded its territory beyond the Nile river 7.Under King Mentuhotep II Egypt expanded its territory beyond the Nile river

9. 8 The invention of papyrus helped to unite governments in early Egyptian culture 8 The invention of papyrus helped to unite governments in early Egyptian culture

10. 9. The Kandakes were queens who once ruled Kush 9. The Kandakes were queens who once ruled Kush

11. 10. The peoples of Egypt and Nubia first came in contact with each other because of trade 10. The peoples of Egypt and Nubia first came in contact with each other because of trade

12. 11.A waterway, 11.A waterway, Path, or trail used to exchange goods is called a trade route

13. 12. A slender tall pillar with four sides is called an obelisk 12. A slender tall pillar with four sides is called an obelisk

14. 13. A Vizier was an official who carried out the kings decrees in ancient Egypt 13. A Vizier was an official who carried out the kings decrees in ancient Egypt

15. 14.Most Egyptian religions believed in the existence of an afterlife 14.Most Egyptian religions believed in the existence of an afterlife

16. 15 Egyptians believe that the first Egyptian dynasty began with King Narmer. 15 Egyptians believe that the first Egyptian dynasty began with King Narmer.