World History Unit 2 Test Flashcards
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What would Egypt not exist without?
The Nile
What were annual events that provided nutrients?
Floods
What did the annual natural occurrences provide?
They provided nutrients for farms
In what direction does the Nile flow?
South to North
What were the rocky outcroppings called?
Cataracts
What is the place called where there is higher elevation?
Southern Egypt (Upper Egypt)
What is the place called where there is lower elevation?
Northern Egypt (Lower Egypt) near nile delta
Where does the nile delta open to?
The nile delta opens into the Mediterranean Sea
What is a delta?
A delta is an area around a river, as it opens into a larger body of water
What was the nile important for in Early Egypt?
- People established farming villages
- Rulers used the nile to link and unite Upper and Lower Egypt
- The nile was a key trade route connecting Egypt to Africa the Middle East and the Mediterranean
What are the three kingdoms of Egypt?
The Old, Middle and New Kingdom
What was significant about the Old Kingdom? (3 ex.)
- Pharaohs established gods and kings
- Famous Pyramids built - Giza
- Power struggles, crop failures and constant attacks lead to the end
What was significant about the Middle Kingdom? (3 ex.)
- Large irrigation project
- Trade increases and expands
- Hyksos invade
What was significant about the New Kingdom? (2 ex.)
- Many powerful pharaohs - Hatshepsut (female), Ramses II
- External conflicts cause downfall
What people group had interactions and some conflict with the Egyptians?
The Nubians (Planki led a brief successful invasion of Egypt)
How many gods were associated with the polytheistic religion?
Over 2,000 gods
Who was the sun god and what were some characteristics?
Amnon-Ra, very powerful
What was Osiris in charge of?
The underworld and the nile
Who is the god of mummification?
Anubis
Were Pharaohs essentially gods? Yes/No
Yes they were
What are 3 steps of mummification?
- Pull out brain by using a hook
- Remove all internal organs
- Place the heart back inside of the body
What are hieroglyphics?
A form of picture writing
What was discovered that helped decipher ancient hieroglyphics?
The Rosetta Stone (1799)
Who found the Rosetta Stone and then stole it?
The French led by Napoleon and then stolen by the British
