Duplicate of Ancient Egypt and Kush

Pharaohs and other rulers exchanged envoys to maintain close ties.

Which is a reason that the Nile has been called “the lifeblood” of Egypt?

The Nile River’s flooding could be described as

After breaking away from Egyptian rule, Kush eventually

In what two ways are Mesopotamia and Egypt the same?

What was the effect of increased farming and trade?

This Nubian kingdom was formed when the stronger villages overtook weaker ones.

Incense is a material used to make furniture.

This ruler avoided military conquests and expanded Egypt´s economy.

Savannas are fertile marshes.

What was the main reason the Middle Kingdom ended?

Which Egyptian ruler built many new temples during the new Kingdom period?

During the New Kingdom, slavery became more widespread in Egypt.

The Egyptians learned how to steer horse-drawn chariots from the Hittites.

To learn how to obtain life after death, the Egyptians studied the

The Egyptians traded goods, such as wheat, gold, and tools to the Phoenicians for wood.

The natural barrier that protected Egypt in the south was the

The pharaohs had a canal built connecting the Nile to the Red Sea, opening up trade routes.

During the Old Kingdom the capital city was Memphis.

This ruler united Upper and Lower Egypt.

While building the pyramids, the Egyptians developed

What caused the decline and fall of the Egyptian empire?

Which best describes the type of government in Egypt after 3100 B.C.?

Imhotep was the first great engineer who built the pyramids.

Ancient Egyptian civilization was the first to publish books describing advances in