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| Name the major accomplishment of each Nubian kingdom. |
1. Kerma- known for its artisans (skilled workers who made things like pottery)
2. Napata-conquered Egypt but adopted some Egyptian ways (such as burying pharaohs in pyramids)
3. Meroe- specialized in iron working (making plows and weapons). They bacame rich on trade). |
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angela Wed, 16 Mar 2011 23:50:53 GMT |
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| Name the 3 major Nubian kingdoms, and describe the location of each. |
1. Kerma- by the 3rd Cataract.
2. Napaat- by the 4th Cataract.
3. Meroe- between the Fifth and Sixth Cataracts. |
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angela Wed, 16 Mar 2011 23:50:53 GMT |
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| Describe the levels of Egyptian society. |
1. upper class- priests, members of pharaoh's court
2.middle class- merchants and skilled worker
3.peasants (largest class)- did farm labor, built roads and buildings
4. slaves |
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angela Wed, 16 Mar 2011 23:29:57 GMT |
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| Explain the purpose of the pyramids. |
It provided a place for the pharaoh to stay in the afterlife. |
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angela Wed, 16 Mar 2011 23:29:57 GMT |
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| Why was religion so important to the Egyptian people? |
It explained the workings of nature (such as what caused sickness, death, periods without rain , etc,) |
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angela Wed, 16 Mar 2011 23:29:57 GMT |
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| What were the main accomplishments of Thutmose III? |
1. He led his armies into wars against other people, such as Syria.
2. He was an educated man who loves to study plants.
3. He treated defeated peoples with mercy. |
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angela Wed, 16 Mar 2011 23:29:57 GMT |
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| What were the main accomplishments of Hatshepsut? |
1. She led her armies into battle when someone threated Egypt's borders.
2. She encouraged trade, which caused economic success.
3. She created a time of great peace. |
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angela Wed, 16 Mar 2011 23:20:26 GMT |
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| How did the pharaohs unite all of Egypt under their rule? |
Menes united Upper and Lower Egypt.This began 1 of the most stable civilizations in history , which lasted more than 2500 years. |
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angela Wed, 16 Mar 2011 23:20:26 GMT |
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| Explain how the Nile affected everyday life in ancient Egypt. |
1. There was fertile farmland along the river.
2. They used the river as a highway for trade. |
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angela Wed, 16 Mar 2011 23:20:26 GMT |
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| Someone who governs, in the absence of a sovereign power such as a pharah |
regent |
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