In ancient times, three factors that influenced peoples choice on where to settle down were…

The Nile river flows in what direction?

What are the two lake sources of the Nile?

What river does each feed?

Who is thought to be the first pharaoh of Egypt?

How do we know?

A) 3200 to 500 b.c.e

B) 2700 to 1100 b.c.e.

C) 400 to 2900 b.c.e.

D) 1800 to 700 b.c.e.

How much time did the Old to New kingdoms of Egypt span?

Define monotheism

Define polytheism

What are the areas surrounding the Nile symbolic of?

How did the desert help the ancient Egyptians?

How did flooding help the people of Egypt and Kush?

Why were the pyramids built?

Why did Egyptians mummify their dead?

Why was Hatshepsut special?

Why were Egyptians buried with food and

drink?

A) Kush allied with the Assyrians

B) Scribes traveled to Kush to teach

C) Both armies burned a Roman fort

D) Egyptian pharaohs conquered Kush

What led to the Kushites adopting Egyptian ways of life?

Why did it take about 12 years to become a scribe?

Why were the social classes of Egypt compared to a pyramid?

What technology allowed the Assyrians to conquer Kush?

How does the work of ancient Egyptian artisans help up learn about daily life in Egypt?

Describe the Exodus, who was involved, what occurred?

What is King Solomon remembered for?