Unit 2 Egypt Review

What continent is Egypt located on?

Which river benefited the people of Egypt?

What is the name of the river that benefited the people of Egypt?

Which element of civilization is represented in the passage and what evidence do you have to support your answer?

“Every June, the River Nile flooded. This was the flooding season. During this time, farmers would mend tools or make new ones. People fished for food or extra money. When the floods went down, the River Nile left rich black soil. This was called kemet. Kemet was perfect for growing healthy crops.”

What element is represented in 2600 BCE?

What element is represented in 1980 BCE?

You are researching religion in ancient Egypt. Which resource would be the best to complete your research?

Compare the elements of civilization and decide which of these did NOT lead to the development of civilization in Egypt?

What would be the best title for the following passage? "Scribes had a valuable role in copying and preserving texts for future generations. Record-keeping was essential to the development of a civilization."

What elements are represented in this passage?

The pyramids of ancient Egypt were built as royal tombs. Egyptian laborers helped build these massive monuments during the annual flood season when from about July through October, the Nile River overflowed its banks, depositing the rich silt that made the Nile valley fertile. During this period, the land could not be worked, so many people were available to help with pyramid construction. In all, over 60 pyramids were built between 2630 and 1640 BCE.

What evidence from text supports the element of art ?

The pyramids of ancient Egypt were built as royal tombs. Egyptian laborers helped build these massive monuments during the annual flood season when from about July through October, the Nile River overflowed its banks, depositing the rich silt that made the Nile valley fertile. During this period, the land could not be worked, so many people were available to help with pyramid construction. In all, over 60 pyramids were built between 2630 and 1640 BCE.

What evidence from text supports the element of stable food supply ?

The pyramids of ancient Egypt were built as royal tombs. Egyptian laborers helped build these massive monuments during the annual flood season when from about July through October, the Nile River overflowed its banks, depositing the rich silt that made the Nile valley fertile. During this period, the land could not be worked, so many people were available to help with pyramid construction. In all, over 60 pyramids were built between 2630 and 1640 BCE.

What evidence from text supports the element of social structure?

The pyramids of ancient Egypt were built as royal tombs. Egyptian laborers helped build these massive monuments during the annual flood season when from about July through October, the Nile River overflowed its banks, depositing the rich silt that made the Nile valley fertile. During this period, the land could not be worked, so many people were available to help with pyramid construction. In all, over 60 pyramids were built between 2630 and 1640 BCE.

Which element of civilization is represented?

“For most of ancient history, one pharaoh after another ruled Egypt. They were helped by family members and nobles, all living in luxury. Everyone else worked very hard for this special group, doing as they were told and living simple lives, never even catching sight of their king.”