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Society Map—Semenza Galbo
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ANCIENT EGYPT
Secondary Source: Our World
1. In Our World, read pages 89, 90, 94. Answer the following questions. Record the information of your
answers in an Inspiration Idea Map. Label each information secton as Law, Empire, Government, or
Society.
Government
*Who was the first pharaoh and what was his great accomplishment (pg. 89)? The first Egyptian
pharaoh was Menes. He was king of Upper Egypt. His armies swept north into the Nile Delta, in about
3100 B.C. They overthrew the king of Lower Egypt, and to show his victory, Menes made a new crown.
The new crown was pieces from both crown, to show the unification of Egypt.
*What are two meanings of the word "pharaoh" (p. 89)? The word Pharaoh refers to “great palace” but
now is given to every ruler of Egypt.
*What were the many responsibilities of the pharaoh (p. 90)? Concentrating on governing the kingdom,
keeping it prosperous, expanded customs and local governments, traded more, allowed more
freedom of religion, and expanded the empire. The pharaoh’s actions, each and every one of them,
helped shape the life of Egypt.
*What role did pharaoh serve in the Egyptian religion (p. 90)? The pharaoh served a big role in Egyptian
religion. They believed the gods made them pharaoh to do a certain job. One pharaoh said the gods
made him a shepherd. These pharaohs were believed to be living messengers from the gods.
*How did the pharaoh collect resources to feed the tens of thousands of people who worked for him in
his government? (p. 94) Often, he used resources found in the Kingdom. He would have the farmers
harvest plants, and give them money for well harvested crops. He would also steal from other parts of
Egypt, often Nubia.
2. In Our World, read pages 97-100, and 104-106. Answer the following questions. Record the
information of your answers in an Inspiration Idea Map. Label each information secton as Law, Empire,
Government, or Society.
Government
Egypt's Middle Kingdom
*What are the dates of Egypt's Middle Kingdom? (p. 97) 2133 – 1786 B.C
*During the Middle Kingdom how did pharaoh increase his power? (p. 97) He took over Nubian lands.
He then took their wealth and resources. This gave him more power and money.
Empire
Egypt's Middle Kingdom
*For what key resource did Egypt conquer Nubia? (p. 97)
*To where were trade expeditions sent? (p. 97)
*What people from Asia settled in the Nile Delta? (p. 97)
*What improvements in warfare did the Egyptians learn from the Hyksos? (p. 97)
Egypt's New Kingdom
*What military victory began the New Kingdom? (p. 97)
*After the defeat of the Hyksos, what decision did pharaohs make regarding military protection? (p. 97)
*During the New Kingdom, from where to where did Egypt's empire spead? (p. 98)
*What resources were obtained from Nubia? From Kush? From Punt? (p. 98)
*What part of Nubia did the Egyptians conquer? (p. 104)
*Why coudn't Egypt conquer Upper Nubia? (p. 104)
*When, finally, did Egypt conquer all of Kush? (p. 105)
*How did Egypt influence life in Kush? (p. 105)
*In 740 B.C., which Kushite leader invaded Egypt and ruled Egypt for 50 years? (p. 105)
*In the 670's, which western Asia civilization invaded and conquered Egypt, taking it from Kush? (p. 105)
*List a few of Pharaoh Amenhotep I's accomplishments. (p. 98)
*In terms of expanding Egypt's "reach" in trade, lis Pharaoh Hatshepsut's accomplishments. (p. 99)
*During the reign of Pharaoh Amenhotep IV (Akhenaton), how did Egypt's power and empire change?
(p. 100)
*Who was the last strong pharaoh of the New Kingdom, who reigned 100 years before the collapse of
the Egyptian Empire? (p. 100)
Society
*What is a social pyramid? (p. 106)
*In a short paragraph, describe the social pyramid of Meroe and Egypt. Say who is at each level and
describe what each "level's" responsibilities are. What role did women have in Meroe? (p. 106)