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DIGGING UP THE PAST
ANCIENT EGYPTIAN CIVILIZATION
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A Homemade PowerPoint Game
Trelisa R. Glazatov
Wayne State University
DIGGING UP THE PAST – COLTON’S STORY
Colton is a historian who loves finding relationships between the past and the
present. He has traveled the world studying and writing about people and events of the
past. On his first visit, several years ago, he did not have many of the tools and skills he
needed to research and organize information. So, he came back to the States empty
handed. For his next exploration, Colton is traveling back to Egypt to research the ancient
Egyptian civilizations, including the Nile Valley, the Old Kingdom, the Egyptian Empire, and
the Kush Civilization. This will be his second trip to Egypt.
This time around, he is taking with him his best buddy Sandy, an archeologist, as well as
other tools he will need, such as maps, a camera, and several reference books so he can
better understand the people and places he is about to explore. If Colton can accurately
find, analyze, and interpret relics from this past civilization, he can present his findings to
the Museum of History for display.
As a young historian, this is Colton’s chance to earn a reputation as a true researcher and
scholar. Be the first to gather the Egyptian relics, and earn a prominent display at the
Museum.
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GAME DIRECTIONS
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Number of Players: 1 - 3
The goal of the game is complete your puzzle first so that you can present your
findings to the Museum of History.
You must earn your “relic” puzzle pieces along your journey. Make sure to keep up
with your pieces.
Each player decides which ancient Egypt civilization they want to explore first. After
selecting a civilization, the player will decide which part of the culture they will like to
answer a question to.
Click on your answer to the question. If you answer a question correctly, you earn a
piece of your puzzle. Use the Historian Notebook to keep track of who answered
which question correctly.
After you attempt a question, your turn is over. Click on the continue button.
You cannot explore the same part of the civilization’s culture twice in a row.
You must explore every cultural part of the civilization before you move to the next
civilization in your exploration.
You must answer at least 1 question correctly in each cultural part for each
civilization.
If you answer a Wild Card question correctly you earn 2 “relic” puzzle pieces!
You win if you are the first person to complete your puzzle or the one with the most
puzzle pieces when the teacher says that time is up.
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GAME PREPARATION
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Historian’s Notepad: Print out slide 9 to keep track of which questions
players have answered correctly.
Puzzle Pieces: Print out slides 10-12. Cut puzzle into 20 pieces.
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EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
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Audience
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Jr. High School students, Grades 5-7
Subject Area Objectives (based on California standards)
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6.2 Students analyze the geographic, political, economic, religious, and social
structures of the early civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Kush.
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Locate and describe the major river systems and discuss the physical settings that
supported permanent settlement and early civilizations.
Trace the development of agricultural techniques that permitted the production of
economic surplus and the emergence of cities as centers of culture and power.
Understand the relationship between religion and the social and political order in
Mesopotamia and Egypt.
Discuss the main features of Egyptian art and architecture.
Describe the role of Egyptian trade in the eastern Mediterranean and Nile valley.
Understand the significance of Queen Hatshepsut and Ramses the Great.
Identify the location of the Kush civilization and describe its political, commercial, and
cultural relations with Egypt.
Trace the evolution of language and its written forms.
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CREDITS
All teachers and students at non-profit schools can use, revise, or adapt this game at
will at no cost on the condition that all prior designers are cited.
Originally designed by Trelisa Glazatov, Wayne State University, October 2007,
Titled: “Digging Up the Past.”
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RESOURCES
http://tlc.ousd.k12.ca.us/~gsonobe/index_ethnic-roots
http://www.neferchichi.com/
http://www.geocities.com/sseagraves/egyptianartifacts.htm
http://www2.sptimes.com/Egypt/Artifacts/Default.html
http://homepage.powerup.com.au/~ancient/saqqara.htm
http://interoz.com/egypt/sphinx.htm
http://www.touregypt.net/featurestories/lifeinegypt.htm
http://www.hartransom.org/Hart_Ransom/7_wonders/7wonders_esteban2/pyramids_of_giza_pictures.htm
http://www.historywiz.com/bast.htm
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2004/04/0416_040416_pyramidsongs.html
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Image:Sudan_n3.jpg
http://homepages.ius.edu/ERSTUMLE/photos.html
http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/geography/explore/arch.html
Discovering
Our Past; Ancient Civilization McGraw-Hill/Glencoe California Series 2006
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COPYRIGHT
Copyright 2007 Eyes and Ears Productions, LLC
Permission to copy this game at no cost is granted to all teachers and
students of non-profit schools.
Permission is also granted to all teachers and students of non-profit
schools to make revisions to this game for their own purposes, on the
condition that this copyright page and the credits page remain part of the
game. Teachers and students who adapt the game should add their names
and affiliations to the credits page without deleting any names already
there.
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HISTORIAN’S NOTEBOOK
The Nile Valley
Q1
Geography
People
Artifacts
Contributions
Events
Q2
Q3
The Old Kingdom
Q1
Q2
Q3
The Egyptian Empire
Q1
Q2
Q3
The Kush Civilization
Q1
Q2
Q3
TIME TO PLAY DIGGING UP THE PAST!
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Game Directions
The Egyptian civilization began in the fertile Nile River Valley.
Contributions
THE NILE VALLEY
The People
Events
Geography
Artifacts
Let’s Start Digging! Pick a Question!
THE NILE VALLEY
Question 1
GEOGRAPHY
Question 2
Question 3
THE NILE VALLEY - GEOGRAPHY
Why were the cities located
along the Nile River?
A. It was a great and fertile place to farm.
B. It was the only place to live.
C. It was a great place to swim.
D. The pharaohs ordered it.
Correct!
Sorry, That’s not the
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Job!
Correct
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THE NILE VALLEY - GEOGRAPHY
D
B
A
C
Click on the map the
location of Egypt.
Correct!
Good Job!
Sorry, that’s not Egypt!
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THE NILE VALLEY – GEOGRAPHY
“You create the grain, you bring forth the barley, assuring perpetuity (survival)
to the temples. If you cease your toil and your work, then all that exists is in
anguish”…. In this Egyptian Hymn written around 2100 B.C. Who is the
“You” referring to?
A. The Pharaoh
B. The Priests
C. The Nile River
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D. The Sahara Desert
E. The Red Sea
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Wild
Card!
Let’s Start Digging! Pick a Question!
THE NILE VALLEY
Question 1
ARTIFACTS
Question 2
Question 3
THE NILE VALLEY - ARTIFACTS
Great! You discovered an artifact from Ancient Egypt. Can
you tell what the item is?
A. Mummified dog
B. A rhythm musical instrument
C. A flower pot
D. Jar used to store the mummified organs
E. Makeup holder
Sorry, That’s not the
Correct!
Good Job!
Correct Answer.
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THE NILE VALLEY - ARTIFACTS
Great! You discovered an artifact from Ancient Egypt. Can you
tell what the item is?
A. An Egyptian oil lamp
B. A rhythm musical instrument
C. A toy doll
D. Jewelry
E. Makeup holder
Sorry, That’s not the
Correct!
Good Job!
Correct Answer.
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THE NILE VALLEY - ARTIFACTS
Great! You discovered an artifact from Ancient Egypt. What
part of daily life is portrayed in this relief?
A. Military
B. Religious
C. Schooling
D. Food gathering
E. Wedding party
Sorry, That’s not the
Correct!
Good Job!
Correct Answer.
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Let’s Start Digging! Pick a Question!
THE NILE VALLEY
Question 1
PEOPLE
Question 2
Question 3
THE NILE VALLEY – THE PEOPLE
The Egyptian society was divided into social groups based on wealth and
power. You are an artisan who produces jewelry and pottery. Where on the
social pyramid would you be?
Correct! Good Job!
Sorry, That’s not the
Correct Answer.
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THE NILE VALLEY – THE PEOPLE
What is true about the family life in ancient Egypt?
A. Egyptian children went to school.
B. Mothers were head of the household.
C. Women could own property.
D. Fathers taught sons and daughters how to
take care of the family.
Correct! Good Job!
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Sorry, That’s not the
Correct Answer.
THE NILE VALLEY – THE PEOPLE
Below is a chart of the governments for Mesopotamia and Egypt.
Based on what you know about the U.S. government structure,
Which civilization is most like the current U.S. government structure
of mayors, governors, and the President?
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Mesopotamia
Mesopotamia
Egypt
Egypt
•City-state led by kings and
priests;
•Eventually empires formed
•Villages led by chief, then
united into kingdoms
•Kingdoms later united and
ruled by pharaohs
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Let’s Start Digging! Pick a Question!
THE NILE VALLEY
Question 1
EVENTS
Question 2
Question 3
THE NILE VALLEY – EVENTS
When did Narmer unite Egypt?
Sorry, That’s not the correct date.
c. 5000 B.C.
c. 4000 B.C.
c. 3100 B.C.
Correct! Good Job!
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THE NILE VALLEY – EVENTS
When did agriculture begin along the
Nile River?
Sorry, That’s not the correct date.
c. 5000 B.C.
c. 4000 B.C.
c. 3100 B.C.
Correct! Good Job!
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THE NILE VALLEY – EVENTS
When was Egypt made up of two
kingdoms?
Sorry, That’s not the correct date.
c. 5000 B.C.
c. 4000 B.C.
c. 3100 B.C.
Correct! Good Job!
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Let’s Start Digging! Pick a Question!
THE NILE VALLEY
Question 1
CONTRIBUTION
Question 2
Question 3
THE NILE VALLEY – CONTRIBUTIONS
Phrase:
Using the chart to the left,
Decipher the phrase at the top of
the page?
A. His dog is red.
B. The man is tall.
C. Her name is Ann.
D. History is fun.
Sorry, That’s
not the
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Job!
Correct Answer.
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E. His story is finished.
THE NILE VALLEY – CONTRIBUTIONS
First you would dig basins, then you would dig canals from the
basin to the fields. What type of technology is described here?
A. Papyrus making
Sorry, That’s not the
Correct Answer.
B. Shadoof
C. Irrigation
D. Pyramid making
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THE NILE VALLEY – CONTRIBUTIONS
Egyptians used papyrus, a reed plant that grew along the Nile.
What was not made out of papyrus?
A. Houses
B. Baskets
C. Sandals
D. Rafts
E. Paper
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Sorry, That’s not the
Correct Answer.
Correct! Good Job!
During the Old Kingdom, Egyptians built cities, expanded trades
and established a strong government
Contributions
THE OLD KINGDOM
The People
Events
Geography
Artifacts
Let’s Start Digging! Pick a Question!
THE OLD KINGDOM
Question 1
GEOGRAPHY
Question 2
Question 3
THE OLD KINGDOM - GEOGRAPHY
Giza is located on what
side of the Nile?
A. West Bank.
B. North Bank
C. South Bank
D. East Bank
Correct!
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THE OLD KINGDOM - GEOGRAPHY
The Nile River delta empties
into what body of water?
A. Red Sea.
B. Pacific Ocean
C. Mediterranean Sea
D. Black Sea
Correct!
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Correct
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THE OLD KINGDOM - GEOGRAPHY
What natural barriers protected
Egypt from invasion?
A. Western Desert
B. Eastern Desert
C. Cataracts in the Nile
D. Delta Marshes
E. All of the above
Correct!
Sorry, That’s not the
GoodAnswer.
Job!
Correct
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Let’s Start Digging! Pick a Question!
THE OLD KINGDOM
Question 1
ARTIFACTS
Question 2
Question 3
THE OLD KINGDOM - ARTIFACTS
Which is not a reason why the Great pyramids are considered
one of the seven wonders of the world?
A. It was built without using animals.
B. It was built in the desert.
C. It was built without using the wheel.
D. It was built without special tools.
Sorry, That’s not the
Correct!
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Correct Answer.
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THE OLD KINGDOM - ARTIFACTS
Great! You located the Great Sphinx. What was the role of the
Great Sphinx?
A. To guard the pharaoh’s tomb.
B. It was built to please the Gods.
C. To guard the Egyptian kingdom.
D. The Sphinx played no special role.
Sorry, That’s not the
Correct!
Good Job!
Correct Answer.
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THE OLD KINGDOM - ARTIFACTS
Great! You discovered an artifact from Ancient
Egypt. Can you tell what the item is?
A. An Egyptian oil lamp
B. A rhythm musical instrument
C. A toy doll
D. Jewelry
E. An Egyptian game called Senet.
Sorry, That’s not the
Correct!
Good Job!
Correct Answer.
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Let’s Start Digging! Pick a Question!
THE OLD KINGDOM
Question 1
PEOPLE
Question 2
Question 3
THE OLD KINGDOM – THE PEOPLE
How did the Egyptians’ religious beliefs contrast to those of the
Mesopotamians?
A. Mesopotamians left gifts for the dead and the Egyptians did not leave gifts.
B. Egyptians believed in many gods and the Mesopotamians believed in one God.
C. Priests were more powerful than pharaohs in Egypt and less powerful in Mesopotamia.
D. Mesopotamians imagined a gloomy afterlife and Egyptians imagined a place peace
and plenty.
Correct! Good Job!
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Sorry, That’s not the
Correct Answer.
THE OLD KINGDOM – THE PEOPLE
Read part of this Egyptian story: “Wash the linen, weed the garden…” Rhodopis
began again, when suddenly a shadow fell on the water, Rhodopis jumped up. A
great falcon, the symbol of the god Horus circled the sky with wings spread so
wide that they blotted the sun. “Greetings to you Proud Horus”, Rhodopis
murmured. She bowed her head and felt a rush of air on the back of her neck.
Why did Rhodopis pay respect by bowing her head?
A. There was no reason why she bowed her head.
B. She though the pharaoh was on his way to see her.
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C. She did not want the falcon to hit her in the head.
D. She believed Egyptian gods controlled nature and human fate.
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You earned
2 relic
puzzle pieces!
THE OLD KINGDOM – THE PEOPLE
The god Horus, was the God of the Pharaoh. He has the form
of a falcon headed man wearing a double crown. What is
the meaning of the double crown?
A. To symbolize the unity of lower and upper Egypt.
B. To symbolize the wealth of the Pharaoh.
C. To symbolize the power of the Pharaoh.
D. To symbolize Egypt’s superiority over other civilizations.
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Let’s Start Digging! Pick a Question!
THE OLD KINGDOM
Question 1
EVENTS
Question 2
Question 3
THE OLD KINGDOM – EVENTS
When did the Old Kingdom decline?
Sorry, That’s not the Correct Answer.
c. 2600 B.C.
c. 2540 B.C.
c. 2300 B.C.
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THE OLD KINGDOM – EVENTS
When did the Old Kingdom period begin?
Sorry, That’s not the Correct Answer.
c. 2600 B.C.
c. 2540 B.C.
c. 2300 B.C.
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THE OLD KINGDOM – EVENTS
When was the Great Pyramid of Giza built?
Sorry, That’s not the Correct Answer.
c. 2600 B.C.
c. 2540 B.C.
c. 2300 B.C.
Correct! Good Job!
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Let’s Start Digging! Pick a Question!
THE OLD KINGDOM
Question 1
CONTRIBUTION
Question 2
Question 3
THE OLD KINGDOM – CONTRIBUTIONS
Egyptian developed several advances that we still currently use?
How was the developed principles of astronomy related
to the building of the Pyramids?
A. They are not related.
B. Egyptian used astronomy to determine which direction was north.
C. Egyptians used astronomy to pray to their gods/goddesses.
D. Egyptians used astronomy to determine which pharaoh to bury in the
tombs.
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Sorry, That’s not the
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THE OLD KINGDOM – CONTRIBUTIONS
Egyptian developed several advances that we still currently use?
How was the developed principles of mathematics related
to the building of the Pyramids?
A. Egyptians developed mathematics to count the amount of money received
in trades.
B. Egyptians developed mathematics for their god named Theic.
C. Egyptian developed mathematics to determine the amount of stones and
angles to use for the pyramids.
D. They are not related.
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THE OLD KINGDOM – CONTRIBUTIONS
Egyptian developed several advances that we still currently use?
How did embalming techniques help the Egyptians learning
about the medical field?
A. Embalming helped the Egyptians learn how to make the dead smell
nice.
B. Embalming put the Egyptians in good favor with their gods/goddesses.
C. Embalming helped the Egyptians learn how to use herb for treatments
and how to fix cuts and broken bones.
D. The techniques did not help.
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Answer.
The Middle Kingdom was a golden age of peace, prosperity, and
advances in the arts and architecture.
Contributions
THE EGYPTIAN EMPIRE
The People
Events
Geography
Artifacts
Let’s Start Digging! Pick a Question!
THE EGYPTIAN EMPIRE
Question 1
GEOGRAPHY
Question 2
Question 3
THE EGYPTIAN EMPIRE - GEOGRAPHY
Which kingdom included lands
across the Mediterranean Sea?
A. Old Kingdom
B. New Kingdom
C. Middle Kingdom
D. Giza Kingdom
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THE EGYPTIAN EMPIRE - GEOGRAPHY
What physical feature makes up
much of the eastern border of the
Middle Kingdom?
A. Mediterranean Sea
B. Arabian Peninsula
C. Red Sea
D. Nile Delta
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THE EGYPTIAN EMPIRE - GEOGRAPHY
At the beginning of the new period called the
Middle Kingdom, the Egyptians moved their
capital south to Thebes. Where was the
previous capital located?
A. Cyprus
B. Nile Delta
C. Memphis
D. Giza
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THE EGYPTIAN EMPIRE
Question 1
ARTIFACTS
Question 2
Question 3
THE EGYPTIAN EMPIRE - ARTIFACTS
King Tutankhamen only played a small part in Egypt’s history?
Why is he the most famous of the pharaohs?
A. Because he died unexpectedly.
B. Because he only ruled for 9 years.
C. Because he was a young pharaoh.
D. Because most of his treasures were still
there when his tomb was discovered.
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THE EGYPTIAN EMPIRE - ARTIFACTS
Today, cats are usually family pets, but in ancient Egypt cats
were worshipped. Why were cats worshipped?
A. They were beloved family pets.
B. They were associated with the goddess
Bastet.
C. They protected the food from mice.
D. They protected the pharaoh.
Correct! Good Job!
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THE EGYPTIAN EMPIRE - ARTIFACTS
Great! You found an artifact. What aspect of Egyptian life is depicted in the
painting?
A. Religious
B. Military
C. Daily life
D. The Royal Family
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not the
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Job!
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THE EGYPTIAN EMPIRE
Question 1
PEOPLE
Question 2
Question 3
THE EGYPTIAN EMPIRE– THE PEOPLE
Hatsheput the Queen was more interested in expanding Egypt’s
economy rather than military conquest. Why might she be
more interested in the economy?
A. She wanted to make the kingdom wealthier.
B. She wanted to buy more weapons to win the military conquests.
C. Trading was the only thing Egyptians were good at.
D. Egyptians did not have any natural resources so they need to buy them
from other civilizations.
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THE EGYPTIAN EMPIRE– THE PEOPLE
This pharaoh reigned for 66 years and during his time, regained
land in western Asia and rebuilt the Egyptian empire. Who was
this pharaoh?
A. Thutmose III
B. Amenhotep IV
C. Ramses II
D. Tutankhamen
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THE EGYPTIAN EMPIRE– THE PEOPLE
At the end of the Middle Kingdom, the Hyksos from western Asia,
attacked Egypt. The chart below shows the differences
between the warriors. How did the Egyptian weapons differ
from the Kyksos’?
A. Used copper and stone
B. Used bows and arrows
C. Used bronze and iron
Kyksos
warriors
•Used horse
drawn
chariots
•Bronze and
iron weapons
Egyptian
warriors
•Fought on
foot
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D. Used gold and silver
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THE EGYPTIAN EMPIRE
Question 1
EVENTS
Question 2
Question 3
THE EGYPTIAN EMPIRE – EVENTS
When did Queen Hatshepsut reign?
Sorry, That’s not the Correct Answer.
c. 2050 B.C.
c. 1500 B.C.
c. 1279 B.C.
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THE EGYPTIAN EMPIRE – EVENTS
When did the Middle Kingdom begin?
Sorry, That’s not the Correct Answer.
c. 2050 B.C.
c. 1500 B.C.
c. 1279 B.C.
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THE EGYPTIAN EMPIRE – EVENTS
When did Ramses II take the throne?
Sorry, That’s not the Correct Answer.
c. 2050 B.C.
c. 1500 B.C.
c. 1279 B.C.
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THE EGYPTIAN EMPIRE
Question 1
CONTRIBUTION
Question 2
Question 3
THE EGYPTIAN EMPIRE – CONTRIBUTIONS
A new form of architecture was created during the middle
kingdom. Instead of building pyramids, pharaohs had their tombs
cut into cliffs, West of the Nile River. What is this area called?
A. Valley of the Dead
B. Valley of the Kings
C. Valley of the Pharaohs
D. The Kings’ Cliff
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THE EGYPTIAN EMPIRE – CONTRIBUTIONS
Egyptians wrote many pieces of literature, including stories about
their Gods and Goddesses that explained the universe and
humanity. What is this type of literature called?
A. Mythology
B. Poetry
C. Novels
D. Rhymes
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THE EGYPTIAN EMPIRE – CONTRIBUTIONS
The Egyptians also wrote poetry.
The Flower Song (Excerpt)
A. Drinking Wine
To hear your voice is pomegranate wine to me:
I draw life from hearing it.
Could I see you with every glance,
It would be better for me
Than to eat or to drink.
(Translated by M.V. Fox)
B. The Pharaoh
C. War
D. Love
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What is the poem probably about?
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To the south of Egypt, the Nubians settled in farming villages
and became strong warriors.
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THE KUSH CIVILIZATION
The People
Events
Geography
Artifacts
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THE KUSH CIVILIZATION
Question 1
GEOGRAPHY
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THE KUSH CIVILIZATION - GEOGRAPHY
Which of Kush’s capital city was
closest to Egypt?
A. Meroe
B. Memphis
C. Thebes
D. Napata
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THE KUSH CIVILIZATION - GEOGRAPHY
Based on its location, what
direction(s) might trade have passed
through Kush?
A. North and South
B. East and West
C. West
D. South
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Kush was located in present day Sudan. Click on the map the
location of Sudan.
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B C
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ARTIFACTS
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THE OLD KINGDOM - ARTIFACTS
Great! You found an artifact. It’s a wall painting of Nubian princes offering rings
and gold to an Egyptian ruler. You remember that more powerful Nubian villages
took over weaker ones. What kingdom was created from these takeovers?
A. Nubia
B. Napata
C. Cairo
D. Kerma
E. Thebes
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Great! You found an artifact. It’s the Kushite king Taharqa, one of the most
powerful leaders in Nubian history. What happened during his reign?
A. They moved out of Egypt.
B. They discovered iron.
C. He built many large temples around Egypt
and Nubia.
D. Egypt invaded Nubia.
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THE OLD KINGDOM - ARTIFACTS
Great! You found an artifact. The pyramids in Meroe are similar to the one in Egypt.
Why is there a similarity?
A. Nubians adopted many Egyptian.
ways and cultural practices.
B. Egyptians made them do it.
C. The Egyptians built them.
D. The Kushite King ordered them
to build pyramids.
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THE KUSH CIVILIZATION
Question 1
PEOPLE
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THE KUSH CIVILIZATION – THE PEOPLE
Read part of this Kushite story after Kushite king Piye finished his conquest of
Egypt: “Then his majesty (King Piye) was enraged thereat like a panther
(saying):”Have they allowed a remnant of the army of the Northland to
remain?...Not causing their death, in order to destroy the last of them?....I will
myself go northward, that I may destroy that which he has done…” Why was
King Piye so angry?
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A. Because they had lost the war.
C. Because his fellow soldiers allowed the enemy to
escape.
D. Because all of his land was destroyed.
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THE KUSH CIVILIZATION – THE PEOPLE
The Kush civilization became a wealthy kingdom . What were the
Kushites most important economic activities?
A. Valuable woods and leopard skins.
B. Cattle herding.
C. Iron making
D. Woodworking and Jewelry-making.
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THE KUSH CIVILIZATION – THE PEOPLE
As societies interact, they influence each other. Which choice is
not a way Assyria and Egypt influence Kush?
A. Kush learned how to make iron into weapons and tools from Assyrians.
B. Kush learned how to make pyramids from the Egyptians.
C. Kush learned how to make palaces from Egyptians.
D. Kush learned wall painting from Assyrians.
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THE KUSH CIVILIZATION
Question 1
EVENTS
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THE KUSH CIVILIZATION – EVENTS
When did Kahta of Kush conquer part of
Egypt?
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c. 750 B.C.
c. 728 B.C.
c. 540 B.C.
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When did the Kush move the capital to
Meroe?
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c. 750 B.C.
c. 728 B.C.
c. 540 B.C.
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When did Piye of Kush defeat the
Egyptians?
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c. 750 B.C.
c. 728 B.C.
c. 540 B.C.
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CONTRIBUTION
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Question 3
THE KUSH CIVILIZATION – CONTRIBUTIONS
Kushites became the first Africans to devote themselves to
ironworking. What is not a way that iron-making improved life for the
Kushites?
A. They could trade their iron pieces for cotton, textiles and other goods.
B. It made their tools stronger so they could grow large amounts of crops.
C. It made their spears and swords stronger so it increased their military power.
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The capital of Kush, Meroe, become the center of a huge trading network that
stretch north to Egypt and south into central Africa. What U.S. city is comparable
to being a major city especially for international business.
A. New York City, NY
B. Iowa City, IA
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D. Boulder, CO
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THE KUSH CIVILIZATION – CONTRIBUTIONS
The capital of Kush, Meroe, become a center for making iron. What
attributes in nature helped Meroe in making and trading iron?
A. The Nile’s dangerous cataracts
B. The East and West Deserts.
C. Rich deposits of iron ore in the rocky desert east of Meroe.
D. The heavy rain falls.
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