Egypt Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What are the differences between Tigris/Euphrates Rivers and the Nile River, including its flow direction.
A
- The Nile flows north.
- You could predict when the Nile was going to flood.
2
Q
The differences between Upper and Lower Egypt + who united the two kingdoms
A
- Upper Egypt wore cone shaped white crown.
- Lower Egypt wore a red crown.
- King Menes united the kingdoms.
3
Q
The geographical features of Egypt that stopped invaders from other lands
A
East: Red Sea
North: Mediterranean Sea
South: Nile cataracts
West: Sahara dessert
4
Q
Where are the Nile delta and Memphis
A
Nile: top 3 rivers of Egypt.
Memphis: Below the Nile river where the three rivers meet.
5
Q
What are the vocab words?
A
cataracts, delta, Menes, pharaoh, dynasty.