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Study Guide for Ancient Egypt Test (Chapters 7-9)
Locate and determine the main idea of each textbook chapter in the Egyptian Unit.
Chapter 7: The Geography of Egypt
Chapter 8: Pharaohs and Time Periods of Egypt
Chapter 9: The Egyptian Social Pyramid
Define the following important historical terms.
Pyramid
 Monument/tomb for Pharaohs.
Hieroglyphics
Dynasty
Tribute
Pharaoh
Government Officials
Priests
Scribes
Artisans
Peasants
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A style of Egyptian writing similar to pictures.
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A ruling family.
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Payment to acknowledge someone else’s greatness/superiority.
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Egyptian Social Structure
Means great house
Rule and view of as a a god
Wealthy leaders and advisors in society
Viziers, treasurers, and
Responsible for religious ceremonies
Followed many rules
Went to school for 12 years
Responsible for writing and recording information
Craftsmen, made things with hands
Highly skilled but not often praised for work
3 major seasons: flooding, planting, harvesting
farming and hard labor for building monuments
Identify the following people and their contributions to their empire/culture.
 Powerful/strong leader
King Narmer
 Unified upper and lower Egypt
Pharaoh Khufu
 Built the Great Pyramid
 Mixed reactions between subjects: Viewed as Harsh and Kind
 First female Pharaoh
Pharaoh Hatshepsut
 Increased trade and women rights in religion
 Supported art and architecture; created the White Chapel
Pharaoh Senusret I
 Worshipped as a god by his people
Pharaoh Ramses II
 Great military leader that expanded the empire
 Created the first peace treaty between the Hittites and Egypt
 Changed culture to worship a single god, Aten (Aton) Sun God
Pharaoh Akhenaten
 Many Egyptians were upset with this religion
Date and Briefly describe the following Egyptian Time Periods.
Pharaoh Hatshepsut,
Ramses II, & Akhenaten
Pharaoh Khufu
A time of Powerful Pharaohs.
1. Life centered around
the Nile River
The most powerful time in
Egyptian History; great military
might.
Middle
Kingdom
Old Kingdom
New
Kingdom
Pharaoh Senusret I
A time when artisan and art
was encouraged. The Pharaoh
was a guiding ruler.
Map Locations
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Mediterranean Sea
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Red Sea
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Nile River
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Asia Minor
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Mesopotamia
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Upper Egypt
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Sahara Desert
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Nubian Desert
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