Ancient Egypt

Why was the Nile considered the lifeblood of Egypt?

It provided water for drinking, bathing, and growing crops, as well as other gifts.

Describe the floods of the Nile

The Nile had predictable, gentle floods, causing fewer problems for the Egyptians

What are the gifts of the Nile?

“Gifts of the Nile” included silt (fertile soil), papyrus, water, animals, and crops

What provided protection from invaders?

Cataracts, delta, and deserts provided protection from invaders

What was papyrus used for?

Papyrus was used to make sandals, rope, baskets, and river rafts

Why did Egyptian civilization develop peacefully?

Egyptian civilization developed peacefully because it was isolated geographically.

What did trade allow Egyptians to do?

Trade allowed the Egyptians to exchange goods and culture with other peoples during the New Kingdom.

How were the women in Egyptian civilization different than other civilizations?

Egyptian women had more rights compared to those of other civilizations.

What was Egypt's middle class made up of?

Egypt’s middle class was made up of traders, artisans, and scribes.

What led to the decline of the empire?

Costly wars eventually led to the decline of the empire.

Why did Egyptians invent embalming?

Egyptians invented embalming to prevent a pharaoh’s body from decomposing.

Why did they embalm the dead?

Egyptians embalmed their dead to protect their bodies for the afterlife.

What did Egyptians think of the afterlife?

Egyptians thought that the afterlife was a better version of their present life.

What did they call their rulers?

Egyptians called their rulers pharaohs.

What did the king Namar do?

The Egyptian king Narmer unified Upper and Lower Egypt into one kingdom.

Which pharaoh wore a false beard and ruled during the New Kingdom.

The female pharaoh Hatshepsut

What did Hatshepsut do during her reign?

During her reign, Hatshepsut promoted trade with other cultures

Who was considered the most successful pharaoh?

Ramses II was considered the most successful pharaoh of the New Kingdom, constructing many monuments and expanding the territory.

Why did Egyptians build pyramids?

Egyptians built pyramids as tombs to honor their pharaohs.

What did Egyptians discover during the construction of the pyramids?

During the construction of the pyramids, the Egyptians discovered a 12-month calendar, a system of number based on the number 10, and fractions used to add, subtract, and divide.