1. Social Studies Learning Targets
Chapter 2
Ancient Egypt and Kush

2. The Nile Valley Ch. 2-1 Learning Targets Pgs. 156-164
Define cataract, hieroglyphics and Papyrus.
Explain the significance of Narmer’s reign.
List the social classes of Egypt and describe each one.
Describe the geography of the Nile River.
Explain the importance of the Nile River.
Compare and contrast Lower and Upper Egypt.
Indicate several rights of the Egyptian woman.

3. Egypt’s Old Kingdom Ch. 2-2 Learning Targets Pgs. 165-170
Define deity, pyramid, pharaoh
Describe the importance of pharaohs in the Old kingdom.
Explain the Egyptian belief system including their view on death.
Describe the mummification process and its role in advancing medicine.
Explain how and why pyramids were built.
Discuss King Khufu, his rule, and the location of his Great Pyramid.

4. The Egyptian Empire Ch. 2-3 Learning Targets Pgs. 178-186
List the contributions of each: Hatshepsut, Ahmose, Ramses II, and Akhenaton.
Describe the Middle Kingdom and its capital city.
Give information about Amenhotep and his new religion.
Explain why King Tut is such an interesting Pharaoh.
List the significant contributions of Ramses II.
Explain the decline and fall of the Egyptian empire.

5. The Civilization of Kush Ch. 2-4 Learning Targets Pgs. 187-191
Define savanna.
Explain how the Kingdom of Kerma was created.
Describe the advances made in farming technology.
Explain why Napata’s location helped trade.
Tell how the Kushite Kings, Kashta and Piye, were influenced by Egyptian culture.
Describe the significance of Meroё and its location.