Abeka Old World History Ch 7 Flashcards
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What is a delta?

  • A type of ancient Egyptian ruler
  • A piece of land built up by sand and soil at the mouth of a river (correct)
  • A large waterfall
  • A rock formation in a river
  • What is a cataract?

  • A period of food shortage
  • An ancient Egyptian writing system
  • A device for irrigation
  • A large bed of rocks that produces waterfalls (correct)
  • What is a famine?

    A period of a serious shortage of food

    Who was the pharaoh?

    <p>Ruler of Egypt; a great house</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a vizier?

    <p>Next in importance to the Egyptian king</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a shadoof?

    <p>An irrigation device, a long pole with a bucket tied to one end</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a mummy?

    <p>A preserved body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are pyramids?

    <p>Tombs built for the pharaohs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an obelisk?

    <p>A tall pointed pillar built to honor the Egyptian sun god</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a scribe?

    <p>A secretary to a ruler</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a palette?

    <p>A box to hold paints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is papyrus?

    <p>Paper-like material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a scroll?

    <p>A long roll of papyrus or paper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are hieroglyphics?

    <p>Egyptian system of writing using pictures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Menes?

    <p>King of Upper and Lower Egypt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Akehenaton?

    <p>The first pharaoh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Khufu?

    <p>Built the Great Pyramid as his tomb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Joseph?

    <p>A vizier mentioned in the Bible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Hatshepsut?

    <p>Ancient Egypt's only woman pharaoh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Tutankhamen?

    <p>The pharaoh whose tomb is more famous than he</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What peninsula has been a land bridge between Africa and Israel?

    <p>Sinai</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the world's longest river?

    <p>Nile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Because the Nile is so important, Egypt is often called 'the _____ of the Nile.'

    <p>Gift</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the ancient Egyptians call their land because the fertile land ends so abruptly?

    <p>Red Land, Black Land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the largest of the pyramids standing today?

    <p>Great Pyramid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What famous monument has the head of a man and the body of a lion?

    <p>Great Sphinx</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do we call the area near Thebes that the pharaohs used as a cemetery?

    <p>Valley of the Kings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the key to understanding the meaning of hieroglyphics?

    <p>Rosetta Stone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What color did most ancient Egyptians wear and why?

    <p>White, because it reflects the sun's heat, making it the most comfortable material to wear in a hot, dry climate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the largest desert in the world?

    <p>Sahara</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is Egypt called the gift of the Nile?

    <p>Without the Nile, Egypt would be a desert; and because the overflow deposits rich soil along the river.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Upon what did Egypt base their season?

    <p>Annual flooding of the Nile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did most Egyptians do for work?

    <p>Farmers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What pet was considered sacred by the Egyptians?

    <p>Cat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a plain?

    <p>A flat or level area of land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Africa?

    <p>The world's second largest continent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the highest mountain in Africa?

    <p>Kilimanjaro</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a mountain?

    <p>A landform that rises higher than a hill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a plateau?

    <p>A highland plain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a valley?

    <p>Low land between hills or mountains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened during the flooding season?

    <p>People worked on their buildings while they waited for the water to go down</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened during the planting season?

    <p>Egyptians planted their crops in fertile soil left by the floodwaters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened during the harvest season?

    <p>Crops were gathered for another year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What two landforms gave special protection to Egypt? How did they provide protection?

    <p>Desert and cataracts in the Nile River provided protection by discouraging invaders due to intense heat, lack of water, and obstacles in the river, respectively.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Key Geographical Terms

    • Delta: Land formation at a river's mouth from deposits of sand and soil.
    • Cataract: Rock formations in rivers that create waterfalls.
    • Sahara: The largest desert in the world.
    • Plain: A flat or level area of land.
    • Plateau: A highland plain.
    • Valley: Low land situated between hills or mountains.

    Important Historical Figures

    • Pharaoh: The title for the ruler of Egypt, also translated as "great house."
    • Vizier: The second most powerful official next to the pharaoh.
    • Menes: Recognized as the first king of Upper and Lower Egypt.
    • Akehenaton: Noted as the first pharaoh in history.
    • Khufu: The pharaoh known for constructing the Great Pyramid.
    • Hatshepsut: The only female pharaoh of ancient Egypt.
    • Tutankhamen: Known as the pharaoh whose tomb is renowned for its riches.

    Cultural and Historical Concepts

    • Mummy: A preserved body, significant in ancient Egyptian burial practices.
    • Pyramids: Tomb structures specifically built for pharaohs.
    • Obelisk: Tall, pointed pillars created to honor the sun god.
    • Scribe: An individual who served as a secretary to rulers, crucial for record-keeping.
    • Hieroglyphics: The Egyptian writing system utilizing picture symbols.

    Egyptian Society Resources

    • Papyrus: Early form of paper made from a plant, crucial for writing.
    • Scroll: A long piece of papyrus or paper rolled up for writing or recording information.
    • Shadoof: An ancient irrigation tool consisting of a long pole and bucket.

    Ecological and Seasonal Aspects

    • Nile River: Recognized as the world's longest river; essential for agriculture and civilization.
    • Annual Flooding: The cyclical inundation that enriches soil, marking agricultural seasons in Egypt.
    • Farming Seasons:
      • Flooding Season: Time for construction while waiting for water to recede.
      • Planting Season: When crops are planted in the nutrient-rich soil.
      • Harvest Season: Period for gathering crops.

    Significance of Egypt's Geography

    • "Gift of the Nile": Descriptor highlighting the river's crucial role in sustaining life and agriculture.
    • Protection from Invaders: Natural barriers include deserts that dissuade invasion due to harsh conditions and cataracts that hinder river access.

    Important Sites and Monuments

    • Valley of the Kings: Burial site for pharaohs located near Thebes, a critical archaeological area.
    • Great Pyramid: The largest pyramid still standing today, representing ancient engineering prowess.
    • Great Sphinx: Iconic monument featuring the body of a lion and a human head, symbolizing strength and wisdom.
    • Rosetta Stone: Key artifact for deciphering hieroglyphics, instrumental in understanding ancient Egyptian language.

    Lifestyle Aspects

    • Egyptian Clothing: Most ancient Egyptians wore white garments, reflecting heat to stay cool.
    • Sacred Animals: Cats were considered sacred within Egyptian culture, reflecting their reverence for animals.

    Continental Context

    • Africa: The second largest continent, housing a diverse range of cultures and geographies, including Egypt within its bounds.
    • Kilimanjaro: The highest peak in Africa, representing the continent's geographical diversity.

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    This quiz features flashcards covering key terms from Chapter 7 of Abeka's Old World History and Geography curriculum. Students will learn important concepts such as delta, cataract, famine, and pharaoh, enhancing their understanding of historical geography.

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