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28 Cards in this Set
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What unusual powers did Egyptians believe their pharaohs had?
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They believed they had absolute power over everyone and everything
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Explain why Egypt's ruler have more authority than most rulers today.
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They had more authority because there was less to control and because they believed they were a human god
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Describe one accomplishment of the old kingdom
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Had a well run government
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Describe one accomplishment of the middle kingdom
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Had Wealth
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Describe one accomplishment of the new kingdom
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Had the first pharaoh queen
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Which characteristics did all of the kingdoms have in common?
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They all had pharaohs
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Describe the new kingdom Under Thutmose III and during its later decline
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He would treat the wounds of the beaten foes also he was one of the greatest pharaohs who ever lived
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Why do you think the Pharaohs of Egypt were so successful for so long?
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Because they had such a good army and they were protected by the desert
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What factors led to the decline of Egypt?
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Civil war left them poorly defeated
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When did Egypt first dynasty begin and by whom?
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It began around 3100 BC and by Menes
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What prevented the Nubians from using the Nile as a source of transportation among other civilizations?
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The cataracts made river travel impossible for the Nubians to use river.
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How did the people of Egypt benefit from the geography of the region?
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The Egyptians were surrounded by desert them isolated from invasion. The Nile water was used for transportation, irrigation, and drinking.
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Describe the Nile from its source to the delta.
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The White Nile in E. Africa flows north to meet the Blue Nile (highlands) then travels to the Mediterranean Sea. The Nile empties into the Mediterranean Sea.
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What were the religious beliefs of the ancient Egyptians?
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• Ancient Egyptians believed in many god/goddesses that controlled nature. They also believed in the afterlife.
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In what ways did the ancient Egyptians use religion to understand nature?
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They believed that the god/goddesses controlled nature and this control explained the working of nature.
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Why did the Egyptians mummify their dead?
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• Egyptian believed mummification prepared the individual for the afterlife and that the spirit needed to recognize the body when it returned to receive food and offerings.
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How do we know that the afterlife was important to the ancient Egyptians?
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They took great care in preparing and preserving the body, plus they built tombs to ensure a place and comfort in the afterlife.
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Why were the pharaohs concerned about the condition of their tombs.
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They took care that they had protection from grave/tomb robbers and that the appearance of the tomb reflected the wealth and power of the individual.
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What did a typical house in Athens look like?
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It was large structure made of mud brick with a courtyard in the middle.
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How did the rights of men differ from those of women?
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Women could not own property. Take part in politics, or vote.
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How do Greeks obtain slaves?
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By conquering cities in other countries and the prisoners become slaves.
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What kind of work did slaves perform?
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The worked in houses, could be an artist’s assistant, and worked in mines.
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What activities took place in the agoras of Greece?
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Men talked about politics and philosophy.
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What do the agoras tell us about the culture of the ancient Greeks?
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That they really wanted to make money and they made a lot of things.
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Describe the home life of the Greeks?
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It was large structure made of mud brick with a courtyard in the middle. Mothers also took care of children, food, and finances.
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What were the responsibilities of men compared with those of women in ancient Greece? Based on that information what conclusions can you make about ancient Greek society.
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Women could not own property. Take part in politics, or vote. Men had way more rights and power than women.
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Describe the various roles of slaves.
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The worked in houses, could be an artist’s assistant, and worked in mines.
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Describe the geography of Greece.
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Very Mountainous and has many islands
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