Ancient Egypt Chapter 3

Egypt is located in

• Northeast Africa

• Northeast Asia

• Northwest Africa

• Southern Europe

Egypt is surrounded by

• The Red Sea, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Nile River

• Mountains and Valleys

• Mediterranean Sea, desert, and mountains

• Atlantic Ocean, Arabian Desert, the Himalayan Mountains

The Nile River did NOT provide

• Food

• Fresh drinking water

• Irrigation

• Easy transportation by Steam boat

Papyrus was NOT used for

• to build houses

• Paper

• Shoes

• Baskets and household items

The three seasons on Egypt were the

Located in the South, pharaoh wore a tall white crown

• Lower Egypt

• Upper Egypt

Located in the North, short red crown

• Upper Egypt

• Lower Egypt

During the Old Kingdom

• Pyramids were built

• Culture develops

• Egypt becomes a world power

• the Jews are enslaved

During the New Kingdom

• The pyramids were built

• Culture develops

• Egypt becomes a world power

• The Jews are enslaved

Pyramids were NOT

• Burial places for the pharaohs

• Filled with items for the "after-life"

• Built by Jewish slaves

• An amazing accomplishment for an ancient civilization