EGYPT LAND OF THE PYRAMIDS Chapter 2 Test

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EGYPT: LAND OF THE PYRAMIDS Chapter 2 Test Review

EGYPT: LAND OF THE PYRAMIDS Chapter 2 Test Review

Three geographic features that protected Egypt were: v. Cataracts (water falls or rapids) v.

Three geographic features that protected Egypt were: v. Cataracts (water falls or rapids) v. Nile delta v. Deserts

THE NILE RIVER • The Nile River flows from _____ to _______. • The

THE NILE RIVER • The Nile River flows from _____ to _______. • The annual flooding is called the ________.

THE NILE RIVER • The Nile River flows from SOUTH to _______. • The

THE NILE RIVER • The Nile River flows from SOUTH to _______. • The annual flooding is called the ________.

THE NILE RIVER • The Nile River flows from SOUTH to NORTH. • The

THE NILE RIVER • The Nile River flows from SOUTH to NORTH. • The annual flooding is called the ________.

THE NILE RIVER • The Nile River flows from SOUTH to NORTH. • The

THE NILE RIVER • The Nile River flows from SOUTH to NORTH. • The annual flooding is called the INUNDATION.

The Nile River Is the longest river in the world Over 4000 miles long

The Nile River Is the longest river in the world Over 4000 miles long

The 10 miles along the Nile River is called the “_______. Rich _____ is

The 10 miles along the Nile River is called the “_______. Rich _____ is deposited which causes this land to be very fertile. Because of Egypt’s ability to grow large amounts of grain and export it, it is called the “__________. ””

The 10 miles along the Nile River is called the “BLACK LAND. ” Rich

The 10 miles along the Nile River is called the “BLACK LAND. ” Rich _____ is deposited which causes this land to be very fertile. Because of Egypt’s ability to grow large amounts of grain and export it, it is called the “__________. ””

The 10 miles along the Nile River is called the “BLACK LAND. ” Rich

The 10 miles along the Nile River is called the “BLACK LAND. ” Rich SILT is deposited which causes this land to be very fertile. Because of Egypt’s ability to grow large amounts of grain and export it, it is called the “__________. ””

The 10 miles along the Nile River is called the “BLACK LAND. ” Rich

The 10 miles along the Nile River is called the “BLACK LAND. ” Rich SILT is deposited which causes this land to be very fertile. Because of Egypt’s ability to grow large amounts of grain and export it, it is called the “BREADBASKET OF THE WORLD. ”

The sun-baked desert beyond the “Black Land” is called the ______.

The sun-baked desert beyond the “Black Land” is called the ______.

The sun-baked desert beyond the “Black Land” is called the “RED LAND. "

The sun-baked desert beyond the “Black Land” is called the “RED LAND. "

What are cataracts? Cataracts are river rapids and water falls

What are cataracts? Cataracts are river rapids and water falls

 • Since the Nile flows from South to North, this area in northern

• Since the Nile flows from South to North, this area in northern Egypt is called _______

 • Since the Nile flows from South to North, this area in northern

• Since the Nile flows from South to North, this area in northern Egypt is called Lower Egypt.

 • Since the Nile flows from South to North, this area in northern

• Since the Nile flows from South to North, this area in northern Egypt is called Lower Egypt. This area in the south is called ________.

 • Since the Nile flows from South to North, this area in northern

• Since the Nile flows from South to North, this area in northern Egypt is called Lower Egypt. This area in the south is called Upper Egypt.

What is the Nile delta? triangular area of fertile soil at the mouth of

What is the Nile delta? triangular area of fertile soil at the mouth of the river

What grows along the Nile and is used to make paper? papyrus

What grows along the Nile and is used to make paper? papyrus

THE ROSETTA STONE

THE ROSETTA STONE

ROSETTA STONE found near Rosetta, Egypt made of basalt a king’s decree • Decoded

ROSETTA STONE found near Rosetta, Egypt made of basalt a king’s decree • Decoded in ______ • • Written in 2 languages 3 scripts _______ (formal writing) _______(simpler writing) _______(common language) • Importance: Egyptian hieroglyphs were cracked.

ROSETTA STONE found near Rosetta, Egypt made of basalt a king’s decree • Decoded

ROSETTA STONE found near Rosetta, Egypt made of basalt a king’s decree • Decoded in 1822 • • Written in 2 languages 3 scripts _______ (formal writing) _______(simpler writing) _______(common language) • Importance: Egyptian hieroglyphs were cracked.

ROSETTA STONE found near Rosetta, Egypt made of basalt a king’s decree • Decoded

ROSETTA STONE found near Rosetta, Egypt made of basalt a king’s decree • Decoded in 1822 • • Written in 2 languages 3 scripts HIEROGLYPHS (formal writing) _______(simpler writing) _______(common language) • Importance: Egyptian hieroglyphs were cracked.

ROSETTA STONE found near Rosetta, Egypt made of basalt a king’s decree • Decoded

ROSETTA STONE found near Rosetta, Egypt made of basalt a king’s decree • Decoded in 1822 • • Written in 2 languages 3 scripts HIEROGLYPHS (formal writing) DEMOTIC (simpler writing) _______(common language) • Importance: Egyptian hieroglyphs were cracked.

ROSETTA STONE found near Rosetta, Egypt made of basalt a king’s decree • Decoded

ROSETTA STONE found near Rosetta, Egypt made of basalt a king’s decree • Decoded in 1822 • • Written in 2 languages 3 scripts HIEROGLYPHS (formal writing) DEMOTIC (simpler writing) GREEK (common language) • Importance: Egyptian hieroglyphs were cracked.

5 LEVELS OF EGYPTIAN SOCIETY

5 LEVELS OF EGYPTIAN SOCIETY

What did Egyptians believe about their pharaohs? They were gods on earth (Horus) (sons

What did Egyptians believe about their pharaohs? They were gods on earth (Horus) (sons of Amon-Re).

What were the symbols of the pharaohs and what were their titles?

What were the symbols of the pharaohs and what were their titles?

SYMBOLS OF THE PHARAOH: Scarab beetle…. . false beard Ankh……………. . crook and flail

SYMBOLS OF THE PHARAOH: Scarab beetle…. . false beard Ankh……………. . crook and flail (1) Eye of Horus……double crown Hawk/ falcon……………. . vulture and cobra (2) Cartouche………. lotus flower

TITLES OF THE PHARAOH: Lord of Two Lands Horus, the Living Pharaoh Osiris, the

TITLES OF THE PHARAOH: Lord of Two Lands Horus, the Living Pharaoh Osiris, the Dead Pharaoh Living son of RE

What type of government did the Egyptians have after 3100 BC? Dynasty

What type of government did the Egyptians have after 3100 BC? Dynasty

Over time, ancient Egypt would be ruled by ____ dynasties.

Over time, ancient Egypt would be ruled by ____ dynasties.

EGYPTIAN GODS AND GODESSES **possible paragraph topic Osiris was the first pharaoh of Egypt.

EGYPTIAN GODS AND GODESSES **possible paragraph topic Osiris was the first pharaoh of Egypt.

ISIS • Osiris married Isis but his brother Seth became jealous. Seth chopped Osiris

ISIS • Osiris married Isis but his brother Seth became jealous. Seth chopped Osiris into 17 pieces and threw the body parts into the Nile.

The dead pharaoh becomes Osiris, the god of the underworld.

The dead pharaoh becomes Osiris, the god of the underworld.

ANUBIS • Isis was heartbroken. She gathered her husband’s body parts and took them

ANUBIS • Isis was heartbroken. She gathered her husband’s body parts and took them to Anubis, the god of embalming, who put him back together again.

HORUS • Osiris and Isis’ son, Horus, fought Seth in a battle. Although Horus

HORUS • Osiris and Isis’ son, Horus, fought Seth in a battle. Although Horus lost his eye, he was still victorious.

Who was Amon Re? The Sun God

Who was Amon Re? The Sun God

What was The Book of the Dead? A book that contained special prayers to

What was The Book of the Dead? A book that contained special prayers to help one into afterlife

What instrument is used to measure the level of the Nile? nilometer

What instrument is used to measure the level of the Nile? nilometer

The annual flooding of the Nile River is called. . . inundation

The annual flooding of the Nile River is called. . . inundation

Forced payments to the pharaoh that include the resources of an area were called.

Forced payments to the pharaoh that include the resources of an area were called. . . tribute

The official Egyptian system of writing was called. . . Hieroglyphics

The official Egyptian system of writing was called. . . Hieroglyphics

Men/boys who were trained in reading and writing were called. . . scribes

Men/boys who were trained in reading and writing were called. . . scribes

THE SPHINX • It has the body of a lion (courage) • the head

THE SPHINX • It has the body of a lion (courage) • the head of a man (knowledge) • the face of Pharaoh Khafre

What are the achievements of each kingdom? ? ? Ancient Egypt Old Kingdom Middle

What are the achievements of each kingdom? ? ? Ancient Egypt Old Kingdom Middle Kingdom New Kingdom

The Old Kingdom was also called the______ built the pyramids which were made of

The Old Kingdom was also called the______ built the pyramids which were made of limestone blocks which weighed up to two and a half tons each. Pyramids were replaced by tombs in the _____________.

The Old Kingdom was also called the Pyramid Age. ______ built the pyramids which

The Old Kingdom was also called the Pyramid Age. ______ built the pyramids which were made of limestone blocks which weighed up to two and a half tons each. Pyramids were replaced by tombs in the _____________.

The Old Kingdom was also called the Pyramid Age. Farmers built the pyramids which

The Old Kingdom was also called the Pyramid Age. Farmers built the pyramids which were made of limestone blocks which weighed up to two and a half tons. Pyramids were replaced by tombs in the _____________.

The Old Kingdom was also called the Pyramid Age. Free men built the pyramids

The Old Kingdom was also called the Pyramid Age. Free men built the pyramids which were made of limestone blocks which weighed up to two and a half tons. Pyramids were replaced by tombs in the “Valley of the Kings. ”

The Middle Kingdom Valley of the Kings replaced the pyramids as tombs for the

The Middle Kingdom Valley of the Kings replaced the pyramids as tombs for the pharaohs. Tribute was sent to make Egypt wealthy. Chariot technology was gained from the Hyksos.

The New Kingdom was called the Age of Pharaohs. • • Narmer Khufu Hatshepsut

The New Kingdom was called the Age of Pharaohs. • • Narmer Khufu Hatshepsut Akhenaton Thutmose III Tutankhamen Ramses

He was also called Menes. He united Upper and Lower Egypt

He was also called Menes. He united Upper and Lower Egypt

The Great Pyramid in Giza was built for Khufu.

The Great Pyramid in Giza was built for Khufu.

 • First female pharaoh • Wore the false beard • Greatest achievement was

• First female pharaoh • Wore the false beard • Greatest achievement was increasing Egyptian trade with other areas (no military conquests).

 • He expanded territory through military conquests. • He made slavery common. •

• He expanded territory through military conquests. • He made slavery common. • He tried to destroyed Queen Hatshepsut’s statues, temples and other achievements.

Akhenaton He tried to change Egypt’s religion to monotheism

Akhenaton He tried to change Egypt’s religion to monotheism

AKHENATON AND QUEEN NEFERTITI • This couple was most noted for their belief in

AKHENATON AND QUEEN NEFERTITI • This couple was most noted for their belief in one god which is called __________. • They worshipped the god _____.

AKHENATON AND QUEEN NEFERTITI • This couple was most noted for their belief in

AKHENATON AND QUEEN NEFERTITI • This couple was most noted for their belief in one god which is called monotheism • They worshipped the god _____.

AKHENATON AND QUEEN NEFERTITI • This couple was most noted for their belief in

AKHENATON AND QUEEN NEFERTITI • This couple was most noted for their belief in one god which is called monotheism. • They worshipped the god Aton.

KING TUTANKHAMEN • A minor pharaoh • Became king at age 10 and mysteriously

KING TUTANKHAMEN • A minor pharaoh • Became king at age 10 and mysteriously died at 17 (murdered) • His tomb was discovered in 1922 by Howard Carter

RAMSES THE GREAT • Pharaoh during the time of Moses • Ruled for 66

RAMSES THE GREAT • Pharaoh during the time of Moses • Ruled for 66 years • Great warrior • Built many temples including Abu Simbel

RAMSES THE GREAT

RAMSES THE GREAT

Ramses II on his chariot x

Ramses II on his chariot x

Who was Howard Carter? He discovered the tomb of King Tutankhamen in the Valley

Who was Howard Carter? He discovered the tomb of King Tutankhamen in the Valley of the Kings in 1922

**YOU ALSO NEED TO KNOW THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

**YOU ALSO NEED TO KNOW THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

Why did Egyptians use the shape of the pyramid for the tombs? 1. It

Why did Egyptians use the shape of the pyramid for the tombs? 1. It refers to the myth of the creation of the world (Ben-Ben).

Why did Egyptians use the shape of the pyramid for the tombs? 2. It

Why did Egyptians use the shape of the pyramid for the tombs? 2. It was a “stairway to the heavens” for the pharaoh.

Why did Egyptians use the shape of the pyramid for the tombs? 3. It

Why did Egyptians use the shape of the pyramid for the tombs? 3. It represents the slant of the sun’s rays.

THIS REVIEW HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO YOU BY YOUR FAVORITE TEACHER, MRS. KING. THE

THIS REVIEW HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO YOU BY YOUR FAVORITE TEACHER, MRS. KING. THE TEST IS FRIDAY: STUDY!!

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