Chapter 3—Ancient Egypt (Section 1-2 pages 53-63) World History Sanchez Name _____________________________________ The Egyptian civilization sprang up around the Nile River and relied on the Nile for most of its existence. Life in Egypt was based around the Nile, but beliefs centered on the pharaoh who was viewed to be a god. Periods of weaknesses alternate with periods of strength for the kingdom. Gradually as Egypt is conquered by other kingdoms their power diminishes, but they will survive as a kingdom and a culture for 3000 years. Section 1—Egypt arose in Africa’s Nile Valley How was Egypt different from the Sumerian civilization? What is Egypt’s most important geographical feature? What are some facts about the Nile? 1) 2) 3) What is a cataract and how many are on the Nile? What are the differences between Upper and Lower Egypt? What were the benefits of the Nile for Egyptian farmers? What status did the Egyptians give the Nile? What protection did the deserts provide for Egypt? What was the main route used to invade Egypt? What are nomes? What did Menes accomplish for Egypt? What was the first capital of Egypt under Menes? Section 2—Egypt’s pharaohs ruled as gods. What is a dynasty? How long did the Old Kingdom last? Who were the pharaohs? How did the Egyptians view the pharaohs? How long did the pharaoh rule? What is ka? How were the pharaohs taken care of after death? What were some of the steps involved in creating a mummy? What was the purpose of a pyramid? How were the pyramids built according to historians today? How many pyramids still stand in Egypt today? What was the First Illness and how long did it last? How long did the Middle Kingdom last? What public projects were completed during the Middle Kingdom? How did the religious ideas of life after death change during the Middle Kingdom? What took place during the Second Illness? What did the Egyptians learn from the Hyksos? Who drove out the Hyksos? How long did the New Kingdom last? What were some features of life during the New Kingdom? How did the Egyptian government change during the Middle Kingdom? What was unique about the reign of Hatshepsut? What was accomplished during the reign of Thutmose III? What took place at the Battle of Kadesh? What kinds of building projects took place during the New Kingdom? What did Ramses II accomplish during his reign? How did the Egyptian Empire finally come to an end? Chapter 3—Ancient Egypt (Section 3 pages 63-69) World History Sanchez Name _____________________________________ The Egyptian civilization sprang up around the Nile River and relied on the Nile for most of its existence. Life in Egypt was based around the Nile, but beliefs centered on the pharaoh who was viewed to be a god. Periods of weaknesses alternate with periods of strength for the kingdom. Gradually as Egypt is conquered by other kingdoms their power diminishes, but they will survive as a kingdom and a culture for 3000 years. Section 3—Egypt’s was of life endured 3,000 years How was Egyptian society organized? What kinds of work did nobles in Egypt do? What kinds of rolls did women have and how were they different than other societies at the time? What were homes in Egypt like? How could an Egyptian rise in stature in the country? What skill must an Egyptian have in order to rise in society? How have we learned about the life of peasants in Egypt? Describe the life of the peasants When did the Egyptians begin to use slavery? Where did Egyptians slaves come from? What was the life of a slave like? What is maat? How were Egyptians judged after life? What was contained in the Book of the Dead? What did Akhenaton do that changed religion in Egypt? How did Egyptians respond to the changes imposed by Akhenaton? What type of writing did the Egyptians use? How was Hieroglyphics first deciphered? What changes did Egyptians introduce in numbers, geometry, calendars, and medicine. 1