Chap 7 Old World

What is unique about the Sahara?

Why is the Sinai Peninsula sometimes referred to as a land bridge?

What is the longest river in the world?

Why is Egypt called the "Gift of the NIle"?

Upon what did the Egyptians base their seasons?

Who was considered to be the "King of Upper and Lower Egypt"?

What title did the Egyptian kings five themselves?

Who was next in importance to the king?

What were the huge stone structures built as tombs for burying pharaohs called?

What is the most famous and largest of these tombs still standing today?