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Egypt Study Guide

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    A study guide for our upcoming Egypt exam.
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  • What does the word reside mean?
    To live somewhere.
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  • What did the Egyptians believe happened to you after you died?
    You went on a long journey to a peaceful place.
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  • What book did the Egyptians use to prepare spirits for the afterlife?
    The Book of the Dead
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  • At first, who were the only people able to go to the Egyptian afterlife?
    Pharaohs
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  • What group had control of Egypt during the "Golden Age"?
    The Middle Kingdom
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  • Where did the Middle Kingdom move the capital of Egypt to?
    Thebes
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  • Where was a canal built to increase trade with Arabia?
    Between the Nile River and the Red Sea
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  • How did statues of pharaohs change during the Middle Kingdom?
    They looked more like humans instead of gods.
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  • What did Egyptians start to make instead of pyramids during the Middle Kingdom?
    Temples
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  • What group took over Egypt after a civil war?
    The Hyksos
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  • What was unique about Hatshepsut?
    She was one of the only female pharaohs.
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  • What did Hatshepsut focus her rule on?
    Trade
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  • What did Amenhotep IV focus his rule on?
    Religion
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  • What was the most important thing King Tut did during his rule?
    Brought back the ancient religion.
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  • What is a savanna?
    A large grassy plain.
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  • What does rely mean?
    To depend on.
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