Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egypt

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6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which Egyptian prince played a crucial role in driving the Hyksos out of Egypt around 1550 BC?

Back

Ahmose

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Imagine you're an archaeologist like our friend Emily. You're exploring Egypt with your friends Melanie and Jimmy, and you stumble upon a valley where Pharaohs built tombs into cliffs during 2055 BC - 1650 BC. Can you guess the name of this valley?

Back

Valley of Kings

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Papyrus?

Back

A reed plant that grows along the Nile River, used to make a paper-like material.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the system called where the throne is inherited by the next generation?

Back

a line of rulers from one family

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What did the Egyptians NOT do with tributes during the New Kingdom? Options: They built dams, They improved farmland, They constructed canals, They were murdering slaves.

Back

They were murdering slaves

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Events not acted out as a reason behind the fall of the Middle Kingdom in Egypt: Nobles trying to seize power, The invasion of Egypt by the Hyksos, Hatshepsut marrying her son, The war between the Hyksos and the Egyptian Prince Ahmose.

Back

Hatshepsut marrying her son

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the primary purpose of the Pyramids in ancient Egypt?

Back

They were constructed to serve as tombs for pharaohs.

8.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who was the first female pharaoh of Egypt?

Back

Hatshepsut

9.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was NOT the cause that ended Egypt's power?
Options:
1. Egypt was attacked by groups with more and better weapons.
2. By 1150 BC, Egypt lost its empire.
3. Egypt began being controlled by one group after another.
4. Egyptians started to make iron weapons but they were weak.

Back

Egyptians started to make iron weapons but they were weak.