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Why did Egyptian civilization emerge in the Nile Valley?

Flooding left rich farmland, river provided protection, and the river was the only source of fresh water.

The Nile River began as what two other rivers?

Blue Nile and White Nile

Which of these was a result of the Nile River’s flooding?

Fertile Soil

The Nile delta, Sahara, Eastern Desert, and cataracts allowed Egyptian civilization to…

Peacefully grow and prosper

The Nile river is the longest river in the world. It’s flow moves from ________ to _______.

South to North

______ were not as powerless as ______ in other ancient civilizations.

Woman

A collection of spells and prayers studied to help obtain the afterlife.

The Book of the Dead

The Egyptians practiced what kind of religion?

Polytheism

The place a person goes when their heart passes the weighing test.

Eternity

Why did unskilled workers make up the largest group in society?

People were needed for physical labor in the cities.

How was the stone for a pyramid transported to the building site?

Stones were placed on sleds, floated down the river, and raised when needed

The entrance to every pyramid faced in what direction?

North

______ were _____ built for pharaohs and their queens.

Pyramids, tombs

Pictures carved into rock or other hard surfaces

Sunken Relief

An elaborate decorated coffin

sarcophagus

Egyptians traded for…

Wooden furniture

Why was the location of Napata favorable for trading?

Napata is where the trade caravans crossed the river.

Hatshepsut was able to come to power by first…

Ruling in the name of male relatives, cutting her hair, and dressing as a man.

How did Ramses II get the name “Ramses the Great”?

His fame on the battlefield, construction and restoration of building and monuments, and his popularity among the Egyptian people.

The Greatest New Kingdom Pharaoh

Ramses II

______ was used to make paper.

papyrus

Name of Egyptian writing.

Hieroglyphics

Demotic?

The short hand version of hieroglyphics.

Where was the Rosetta stone discovered?

Rosetta, Egypt

Until the _______ ______ was translated, nobody could read hieroglyphics.

Rosetta Stone

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Area of fertile soil that often surrounds the mouth of a river RETURN TO People to Meet RETURN TO TEST REVIEW GO TO Terms to Know

Egyptian system of writing made up of symbols RETURN TO People to Meet RETURN TO TEST REVIEW GO TO Terms to Know

Helped Egyptian farmers grow enough food to feed themselves and their animals RETURN TO People to Meet RETURN TO TEST REVIEW GO TO Terms to Know

Scientific knowledge used to develop tools, crafts, etc. RETURN TO People to Meet RETURN TO TEST REVIEW GO TO Terms to Know

a line or series of rulers from the same family RETURN TO People to Meet RETURN TO TEST REVIEW GO TO Terms to Know

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Wife of Osiris, mother of Horus; protective goddess The name the Egyptians gave their “soul.” The god of the Embalming and the dead The name the Egyptians gave to their “life- force” or source of physical energy. The god of the underworld who was drawn to the outer wrappings of mummies Son of Osirus and ruler of the living. First woman to rule in her own right; focused on trade instead of conquest, brought great wealth to Egypt. Son of Seti; inherited throne after Seti’s death; he was only 10 years old; reigned for 66 years and undertook large, building projects. People to Meet Go to Review PageGo to Terms to Know

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