History quiz (Mr.currans class)

Narmer and how he united Egypt

Narmer united Upper and Lower Egypt, a division that had existed for centuries, around 3100 BCE. This unification was likely achieved through a combination of military conquest and strategic diplomacy, culminating in a single, centralized state that laid the foundation for ancient Egyptian civilization.

Hieroglyphics and how we know how to translate them.

The Rosetta Stone was the key to translating hieroglyphics because it features the same decree written in three different scripts: ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, demotic, and ancient Greek.

Problems with translation

Problems with translation notes can include misinterpretations of culture-specific concepts, idioms, and slang, as well as poor readability due to the length of the notes themselves

Motivation-Internal and External Rewards and Punishments-what are they?

Internal motivation comes from within, driven by personal satisfaction, while external motivation is driven by outside forces like rewards and punishments

Old, Middle and New Kingdoms. As well, the Third Intermediate Period and Late Period. You should know 2 major things from each time period.

Old Kingdom (c. 2686–2181 BCE) 

• Age of the Pyramids: The most famous pyramids, such as those at Giza, were built during this period as royal tombs.

• Centralized Power: A strong, centralized government was in place, with the pharaoh at its head. 

Middle Kingdom (c. 2040–1782 BCE) 

• Reunification and Stability: This period saw the reunification of Upper and Lower Egypt and a return to strong central rule after a period of instability.

• Cultural Renewal: It is considered a "Golden Age" for literature, art, and public works like irrigation projects. 

New Kingdom (c. 1550–1069 BCE)

• Territorial Expansion: Egypt became a major empire through military expansion, and pharaohs built elaborate monuments like the temples at Karnak and Luxor.

• The Valley of the Kings: This period is famous for the royal tombs being carved into the cliffs of the Valley of the Kings instead of in pyramids.