Trimester 2 In A Nutshell - World Cultures

Front 1

The Egyptians settled along the Nile River, in the NE corner of *which continent?*

Back 1

Africa

Front 2

3 important environmental facotrs are?

Back 2

Topography, water, vegetation

Front 3

The Egyptians and the Kushites settled near where?

Back 3

The Nile River

Front 4

Did people avoid the deserts?

Back 4

Yes

Front 5

The Mediterranean Sea bordered Egypt to the south.

*True, False?*

Back 5

False (To the north)

Front 6

The ancient Israelites of Canaan (a land northeast of Egypt, settled by the Israelites, around 1800 BCE to 70 CE) settled in a diverse area along the East Coast of where?

Back 6

The Mediterranean Sea

Front 7

Canaan’s features included plains and valleys, hills and what other feature?

Back 7

Mountains

Front 8

The Jordan River (a river in southwestern Asia that flows from the Lebanon Mtns., south through the Sea of Galilee to the Dead Sea) flowed south to where?

Back 8

The Dead Sea

Front 9

To the east of the J. R. was the hot Syrian Desert.
In the Southwestern part of Canaan was the Negev Desert, which got more rain than usual for a desert.

Is ALL of this true? *Yes, No*

Back 9

Yes

Front 10

Ancient Egypt had three (3) long periods of stability and unity under the rule of pharaohs, what were they?

Back 10

The Old Kingdom, The Middle Kingdom, and the New Kingdom

Front 11

Describe the Old Kingdom?

Back 11

The Old Kingdom had strong central governments and most of the pyramids were built during this time period. Historians call this period the Age of the Pyramids.

Front 12

Describe the Middle Kingdom?

Back 12

The Middle Kingdom is called the Period of Reunification because it followed a time of chaos and disunity. Egyptians had great achievements in literature, art, and architecture.

Front 13

Describe the New Kingdom?

Back 13

The New Kingdom is often called Egypt’s Golden Age. A time of peace and stability and Egypt’s power reached its height. Pharaohs increased trade and built huge monuments

Front 14

What, like in Mesopotamia, played a central role in the social and political order?

Back 14

Religion

Front 15

Pharaohs built obelisks to glorify their power and success?

*True, False*

Back 15

False (they built monuments)

Front 16

Pharaoh Khufu ruled during what period?

Back 16

The Old Kingdom

Front 17

Pharaoh Khufu is best known as the builder of the most famous pyramid; the Great Pyramid of ? – one of the wonders of the ancient world.

What Pyramid? Replace the ?.

Back 17

Giza

Front 18

What Kingdom did Pharaoh Senusret rule in?

Back 18

The Middle Kingdom

Front 19

Senusret was a strong leader which led to a stable, unified Egypt.

*True, False?*

Back 19

True

Front 20

Art, Literature, and *what* flourished during Senusret's reign.

Back 20

architecture

Front 21

What was Senusret's greatest achievement? What was it made of, and covered in?

Back 21

His greatest achievement was the White Chapel - made of alabaster, and perhaps covered in gold.

Front 22

When did Hatshepsut rule, and what was so unique about her?

Back 22

Hatshepsut ruled during the New Kingdom, and she was the first female pharaoh.

Front 23

What was Hatshepsut known for?

Back 23

She was known for encouraging trade with other countries.

Front 24

What was Hatshepsut called before she took reign as full pharaoh?

Back 24

She was called a regent, at first, sharing power with others.

Front 25

Name four ways Hatshepsut strengthened her position as pharaoh.

Back 25

1. Filling the government offices with loyal advisors.
2.Demanded the same respect shown to male pharaohs
3. Sometimes, dressing in men’s clothing; even wearing a fake beard usually worn by male pharaohs.
4. Artists portrayed her as a man
5. Spreading stories that her father was a god.
(only needed four)

Front 26

Hatshepsut's monument at Dayr al Bahri had over 200 *what?*

Back 26

Had over 200 sphinx statues.

Front 27

When did Pharaoh Ramses II rule, and what was he known for?

Back 27

Pharaoh Ramses ruled during the New Kingdom, and he was known for his military leadership, and for the building of many monuments.

Front 28

How many children and how many wives did Ramses have?

Back 28

He used his power to excess (beyond normal) He had over 100 wives, and over 100 children.

Front 29

Ramses was a fearless soldier at a young age; fighting with his father in various battles – by *what age* was he a captain in the Egyptian army

Back 29

By age 10 he was a captain in the Egyptian army.

Front 30

Ramses II was a peacemaker

*True, False*

Back 30

True

Front 31

Ramses made peace with the Hittites by signing the first *what?*

Back 31

The first peace treaty

Front 32

What did Ramses order more than any other pharaoh in history?

Back 32

Ramses ordered more temples and monuments built than any other pharaoh in history.