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How long did Ancient Egypt last?
Almost 3,000 years.
Egypt was divided into several long periods. What where they called?
Old Kingdom, Middle Kingdom, and New kingdom.
What was another name give to Egypt?
Kamet
What does the word Kamet mean?
Black Land
What was the original capital of Ancient Egypt?
Memphis
Where was Memphis located?
Near the site or current day Cairo, Egypt
Who was responsible for building Memphis?
Menes
Who was believed to be the first pharaoh of Egypt?
Menes
How did Egypt, during the New Kingdom, gain its wealth?
Traded gold and controlled Asian mines
Where was ancient Egypt Located?
Along the Nile River in what is now Northern Africa
Egypt was originally broken into 2 kingdoms, name them
Upper and lower
Give some examples of how the Egyptians used the Nile
Transportation, trade, food supply (fish)-soil when flooded silt
Who was the first female pharaoh?
Hatshepsut
Who became pharaoh at the age of 8 years old?
King Tut
Who united upper and lower Egypt?
Menes
What where Ramses the II greatest accomplishments?
Building great monuments and military leaders
Who was the last queen of Egypt?
Cleopatra the 7th
Who invaded Egypt (525 B.C.) and ruled for 100 years?
Persians
Did boys of artisans and farmers go to school?
No- learned fathers trade
Did girls go to school?
No, they stayed home and helped with chores and their mothers
Who was allowed to go to temple schools?
Privileged boys at the age of 4 or 5
What was the name of the paper the Egyptians used?
Papyrus
The Old Kingdom had another name what was it?
Age of pyramids
Who was the ruler of the Old Kingdom?
Khufu
What was Khufu remembered of?
He built The Great Pyramid of Giza
How did Khufu develop a strong central government
He oversaw harvests, assigned government officials, stored extra food, and declared himself as a living god
Middle Kingdom was also known as ___________?
Period of Reunification.
Why was it called The Period of Reunification?
Because it followed a time of chaos and disunity
What was the greatest accomplishment during the middle kingdom?
Literature, art, and architecture
Who ruled during the Middle Kingdom?
Sunerset
What was Sunerset's greatest achievements?
Religious architecture like the White Chapel greatest works in literature- like "The Story of Sinuhe"
New Kingdom as also known as _____________?
Period of the Golden Age
Why was the New Kingdom called the Period of the Golden age?
It was peaceful and stable, Egypt's power reached its height, Pharaohs increased trade, and Pharaohs built huge monuments.
Who was the 1st ruler of the New Kingdom?
Hatshepsut
How did Hatshepsut keep control or strengthen her position as a pharaoh?
Filled government with loyal advisors demanded the same respect as a male pharaoh. Dressed in mens clothes wore a fake beard. Artist drew her as a male. Stories were told that her father was a god
What was Hatshepsut known for?
Encourage trade with other countries and her rise to power- 1st sharing a power, then took over as sole ruler
Pharaoh Ramses was known for what 2 best accomplishments?
Military Leadership, and building monuments to himself.
He made peace with Hittes by signing___________?
He signed the first treaty.
Why was religion so important in playing a central role on the social and political order of ancient Egypt?
Pharaohs believed to be gods also owned everything and were responsible to be take care of their people.