1. Essential Questions Egypt Chapter 1-4

2. How was Ancient Egypt governed? How was the pharaoh both a political leader and a religious leader? What kind of religion did the ancient Egyptians practice? Why did Egyptians protect a person’s body after death? Why and how were pyramids built? How was Egyptian society organized? Chapter 5 Lesson 2 p. 108-119

3. Why was the Middle Kingdom a “Golden Age” for Egypt? How were the Egyptians able to defeat the Hyksos? Why was the New Kingdom a unique period in ancient Egypt’s history? Why did the Egyptian’s want to trade with the Phoenicians? How did two unusual Pharaohs change ancient Egypt? What were their names? What were the accomplishments of Ramses II? Chapter 5 Lesson 3 p. 120-127

4. How did Nubia and Egypt influence each other? Why did Kerma become an important center for trade? Why did the kingdom of Kush prosper? How did the use of iron affect Kush? Chapter 5 Lesson 4 p. 128-133