Ancient Egypt Review

Where is Egypt relatively located?

• North of Canada

• West of Asia

• North of the Mediterranean Sea

• In the U.S.A.

Why did the Middle Kingdom fall?

• They didn't fall.

• The Civil War spread the army too thin and couldn't defend from so many attacks.

• Invaded by Hyksos from Canaan, and they were not prepared in terms of weapons and army.

• Nomarchs broke away from Egypt, making two different kingdoms.

What is at the very top of the Social Pyramid?

• Pharaohs

• Government Officials

• Slaves and servants

• Priests

What were the achievements of the Old Kingdom?

• They built pyramids and other structures

• They made Disneyland

• Made the Nile River

• Education and the arts became popular

What is the name of the Egyptian writing form called?

• English

• Ancient Greek

• Polytheism

• Hieroglyphics

What is the most important physical feature of Ancient Egypt?

• The pyramids

• The irrigation system

• The Nile River

• The deserts

When you think of the Old Kingdom what do you think of?

• Taking over/conquering land

• Celebrating themselves

• Arts & Education

• Building the Pyramids at Giza & other temples

Why did the New Kingdom fall?

• Civil war-spread the army too thin and defend from so many attacks

• They got attacked by the French

• They were celebrating New Years and forgot about the Civil War

• Nomarches broke away from Egypt making two different kingdoms

When you think of the Middle Kingdom what do you think of?

• Taking over/conquering land

• Celebrating themselves

• Arts & Education

• Building the Pyramids at Giza & other temples

Lower Egypt is located....

• close to the Mediterranean Sea

• further away from the Mediterranean Sea