Triangle-shaped area of land made of soil deposited by a river

Egyptian leader who united both Upper and Lower Egypt into one kingdom

Ruler of unified Egypt, literally means "great house"

Series of rulers from the same family

How did Egypt's location affect the development of its civilization?

Along which river did the Egyptian civilization develop?

The presence of _____ allowed the two kingdoms of Egypt to develop with little fear of invasion by other warring states.

Where was the first capital of a united Egypt?

The pharaohs of Egypt passed the right to rule to their descendants, creating _____ that lasted many generations.

The third Egyptian dynasty, which lasted nearly 500 years

A government where religious leaders have power to make, approve, or enforce laws

The most famous pharaoh of the Old Kingdom

People from rich and powerful families

Life after death, a widely held ancient Egyptian belief

Dead bodies preserved by wrapping them in cloth

People of wealth and power

Huge stone tombs with four triangle-shaped walls that meet at a top point

Application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes

Which type of government did ancient Egyptians develop during the Old Kingdom?

The Old KIngdom was ruled by a pharaoh, who was considered to be a living god, and supported by _____ who controlled many political offices.

Which statement accurately characterizes the ancient Egyptian religion?

Ancient Egyptians believed in many gods who were often represented as part human and part animal, such as Anubis, the god of the dead, who took the form of a human body with the head of a _____.

Why were the pyramids, such as the Great Pyramid at Giza, usually reserved for the burial of pharaohs?

The Great Pyramid at Giza was constructed by Pharaoh _____.

Period of stability and order in ancient Egypt between about 2050 and 1750 BC

The height of Egypt's power and glory, between 1550 and 1050 BC

Paths followed by traders

New Kingdom ruler renowned for expanding Egyptian trade

Important New Kingdom pharaoh who defended Egypt from invaders and strengthened defenses

How did the Old Kingdom end?

Near the end of the Old, Kingdom, _____ rose in power to rule ancient Egypt as the pharaohs began to lose political control of the country.

Which statement best describes Egypt during the New Kingdom period?

The ancient Egyptian empire reached its political and military height during the New Kingdom period, and its neighbors to the south in _____ sent annual payments of gold and precious stones as tokens of respect.

Which privilege was given to ancient Egyptian scribes?

Most members of Egyptian society were required to pay taxes to the pharaoh, including farmers who gave the government _____ as payment.

What job employed the most people in Egypt?

Egyptian writing system, one of the world's first, which used symbols

Long-lasting, paperlike substance made from reeds

A stone slab discovered in 1799 that was inscribed with hieroglyphics and their Greek meanings

Hugh ancient Egyptian statues of imaginary creatures with the heads of people or animals and bodies of lions

A tall, four-sided pillar that is pointed on top

A pharaoh whose tomb was untouched by raiders, leaving much information about Egyptian art and burial practices

Why was it difficult for modern scholars to understand the meaning of Egyptian hieroglyphics?

The key to understanding Egyptian hieroglyphics was provided by the discovery of the Rosetta Stone, which allowed scholars to compare ancient Egyptian writing to _____.

Which of the following was ancient Egypt's largest temple?

Ancient Egyptian temples had many functions as religious centers and houses for the gods, such as the Temple of Karnak, constructed to honor the sun god, _____.

Which statement accurately characterizes ancient Egyptian artwork?

The best preserved artwork from ancient Egypt can be found in the interior of _____ and temples.

What determined a person's size in an Egyptian painting?

Kushite king who conquered all of Egypt

A system of people in different lands who trade goods back and forth

Traders

Items sent for sale in other countries or regions

Goods brought in from other countries or regions

The first women to rule Kush

An ancient kingdom located near the Red Sea in northeast Africa

Aksumite king who destroyed Meroe and took over the kingdom of Kush

Which of the following characterized the ancient kingdom of Kush?

The early Kush kingdoms developed without the interference of Egypt because they were protected by the _____.

How did the people of Kush react to the conquest of their kingdom by the Egyptian pharaoh Thutmose I?

During the 450 years of the New Kingdom period, the people of Kush adopted _____ customs, dress, religious practices, and their language.

How did ancient Kush differ from ancient Egypt after the New Kingdom period?

The Kushites developed a written language called _____ that used symbols similar to Egyptian hieroglyphics but, unlike ancient Egyptian, has not been translated.

Which of the following contributed to the decline of Kush around 100 AD?

As Kush declined, _____ rose to replace it as major regional power in East Africa.

Assyrian weapons were superior to those of the Kushites' because Assyrian weapons were made of _____ instead of bronze.

Aksum became a major trading power, as a result, King Ezana made _____ the official religion in the late 300s.