Download Unit 2 Study Guide • Which two land features gave Mesopotamia its

Unit 2 Study Guide
 Which two land features gave Mesopotamia its name?
 Who served a role between the Sumerians and the gods?
 Sumerian social hierarchy was shaped like a triangle in that...
 What Sumerian invention helped contribute to modern forms of transportation?
 What was a cylinder seal and what was one of its main purposes?
 Which people grew more powerful due to trade rather than from winning battles?
 What was the first collection of written laws in Mesopotamia called? Write 3-5 sentences
summarizing them and why they are important to us today.
 Which of the following best describes why Herodotus called Egypt the gift of the Nile?
 The Nile River flows through two important regions in Egypt called...
 In what way does the flooding of the Nile affect the economy of Egypt?
 Who do historians believe to be Egypt's first pharaoh?
Which of the following best describes dynasty?
 The first pharaoh and rulers after him wore a double crown to symbolize...
 Which of the following beliefs was central to Egyptian religion?
 In 3 to 5 sentences, describe the burial practices of Egyptians. Make sure you discuss the
concept of the afterlife and how people prepared for it. How is it different and similar to what
we do today?
 Queen Hatshepsut increased trade in Egypt and
 How did the Rosetta Stone help scholars and historians in their study of heiroglyphics?
 Ramses the Great is best remembered for...
 What is polytheism? Give examples of it in regards to ancient Egypt.
 How did the geography of Nubia change over time?
 Why did Egypt conquer Kush and how did it affect/change the culture of the Kushites? Give
specific examples.
 What natural resource did Kushites use to start a new industry?
 Who was Queen Shanakhdakheto and why was she significant/important to Kush?
 What is one reason why know little about ancient Kush?
 How were the roles of Kushite women similar and different from women's roles in Egypt?
Give specific examples to back up your stance.
 How did the two types of environmental damage (overgrazing and using up natural resources
like iron and wood) contribute to the decline of Kush? Give specific examples to back up your
thinking.