Egypt

This river runs through Egypt and provided silt to the area

• Tigris

• Euphrates

• Nile

• Egyptian

These were spots in the Nile River where the Current became strong. They helped protect Egypt.

• Sahara Desert

• Cataracts

• Mediterranean Sea

• Red Sea

This leader unified Upper and Lower Egypt. He wore a red and white crown to symbolize unity.

• Shabaka

• Piankhi

• Menes

• Mentuhotep II

What is another name for Pharaoh?

• King

• Prince

• Duke

• Queen

What group made up the majority of Egypt's population?

• Nobles

• Servants and Slaves

• Farmers

• Craftspeople

Where were pharaohs buried?

• On the banks of the Nile

• Pyramids

• In the middle of cities

• Temples

Why were everyday objects buried with pharaohs?

• People needed the same things that they needed when they were alive

• They didn't want to sell them

• They weren't buried with everyday objects

What problems were encountered at the end of the Old and Middle Kingdoms?

• People didn't like the pharaohs

• Not enough pyramids were being built

• Pharaoh's wealth and power declined

• Farmers weren't growing enough food

How did Egypt protect themselves after driving the Hyksos out?

• They built a stronger military

• They built walls around their empire

• Everyone locked their doors

• They expanded their empire and took control of all possible invasion routes

What was the Egyptian writing system called?

• Cuneiform

• Hieroglyphics