EGYPT TEST QUESTIONS Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
How did the desert help on both sides of Egypt?
A
The desert provided protection from invasions by acting as natural barriers, making it difficult for enemies to enter the region.
2
Q
Why was embalming important?
A
Embalming was important because it helped preserve the body after death, ensuring the body stayed intact for the soul to return to in the afterlife.
3
Q
What group did Menes the Great keep defeating?
A
Menes the Great kept defeating the Nubians to secure Egypt’s borders and power.
4
Q
What caused the Middle Kingdom to fall?
A
The Middle Kingdom of Egypt fell because of invasions by the Hyksos, who took advantage of Egypt’s weakened defenses.
