1. Ancient Egypt
Quiz, Quiz, Trade

2. How was the Nile River important in ancient Egypt? Give 5 ways
Flooding and silt left fertile soil for farming
Ability to grow enough food to create a stable food supply
Stable food supply gave Egyptians the opportunity to specialize
It formed a communication and trade pathway to other parts of Egypt
Egyptians thought the Nile was a God because it gave life to people

3. cataract—group of rocky rapids
Egypt Under the Pharaohs
cataract—group of rocky rapids
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4. delta—a flat plain formed on a seabed where a river deposits material over many years

5. artisan—skilled worker who practices a handicraft

6. dynasty—a series of rulers from the same family
Egypt Under the Pharaohs
dynasty—a series of rulers from the same family
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7. The pharaoh then wore a double crown and founded Egypt’s first dynasty.
-Narmer

8. Which Kingdom was known as the Age of Pyramids
Which Kingdom was known as the Age of Pyramids. The great Pyramid of Giza was built during this time.
-New Kingdom

9. Which had a time of peace and stability in which Egyptians made many discoveries and accomplished great works of literature, architecture, and art.
Middle Kingdom

10. This kingdom was the high point of Egyptian power and prosperity also know as the Egyptian Golden Age. It was during this time that Egypt became the greatest Empire in the world.
The New Kingdom

11. pharaoh—king of ancient Egypt, considered to be Gods

12. bureaucracy—a system of government officials who carry out government rules and regulations. The pharaoh relied on this system of offices to help rule the kingdom.

13. mummy—a body that has been preserved
so it will not decompose. Egyptians mummified their dead to prepare them for the afterlife.

14. hieroglyphic—drawing or symbol that stands for a word, idea, or sound
hieroglyphic—drawing or symbol that stands for a word, idea, or sound. Ancient Egyptian form of writing
Art, Architecture, and Learning in Egypt
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15. Art, Architecture, and Learning in Egypt
pyramid—structure with triangular sides. Ancient Egyptians built pyramids to protect the bodies of their pharaohs for the after life.
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16. sculpture—statue or other free-standing piece
of art made of clay, stone, or other materials

17. anatomy—study of the structure of the body
and its organs. Ancient Egyptians learned about anatomy through the process of mummification.

18. commerce—buying and selling of goods and
Egypt and Nubia
commerce—buying and selling of goods and
services. The Ancient Egyptians sold and traded their goods to get the goods and services they needed.
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19. interdependence—
dependence by each
country or group
on the other
Nubia and Egypt created
independence through
trade. They traded with
each other for goods they
did not have.

20. Egyptians developed one of the first systems of writing and some of the world’s earliest literature. This writing was called?
Hieroglyphics

21. Why did the Egyptians mummify their dead?
To preserve their bodies for the afterlife.

22. What pharaoh built many monuments
during his reign and was known his powerful
armies for his skills at war.
Ramses II

23. This pharaoh had a peaceful rule and was known for building Egypt’s wealth and power through trade.
Hatshepsut

24. The Egyptian sun God was called
Amon – Re
The God of the Underworld was called
Osiris