Egypt Flashcards
(13 cards)
What was one difference between the Tigris/Euphrates rivers, and the Nile?
The Tigris/Euphrates rivers were unpredictable, while the Nile was.
What was one similarity between the Tigris/Euphrates rivers, and the Nile?
They both brought fertile soil.
In which direction does the Nile flow?
North
Who united Upper and Lower Egypt?
King Menes! NArmerfarememememree
What is the crown of Upper Egypt?
A white bowling-shaped crown.
What is the crown of Lower Egypt?
A red crown, its shape resembling a chair.
What geographical features did Egypt have that prevented invaders from other lands?
The dessert to the west was too big and harsh to cross
To the North, the Mediterranean Sea kept many enimies away
The Red Sea to right EASTY, provided protection against invasion as well
Cataracts in the Nile made it difficult for outsiders to sail in from the south
Where and What is the Nile Delta?
the Nile Delta is where the river spreads out into the Mediterranean Sea.
Where and what was Memphis?
Memphis was the Capital of Egypt, and was located along the fertility from the Nile, near out under the Nile Delta.
What are Cataracts?
Strong rapids.
What is a Delta?
A triangle-shaped area of land made of soil deposited by a river.
What is a Pharaoh?
The title used by the rulers of Egypt.
What is a Dynasty?
A series of rulers from the same family.
