Table of Contents
- 1 Who was the female pharaoh that ruled jointly with her nephew?
- 2 Who was the first Pharaoh of a united Egypt quizlet?
- 3 What kingdom was the greatest ancient civilization in Africa’s interior?
- 4 When did the Pharaohs lose power for 200 years?
- 5 What false religion did Siddhartha Gautama?
- 6 What city became an Egyptian center of life?
Who was the female pharaoh that ruled jointly with her nephew?
10 Cards in this Set
| Name the Asiatic warriors who brought the Egyptian Middle Kingdom to an end. | Hyksos |
|---|---|
| Who was the female pharaoh of Egypt that ruled jointly with her nephew? | Hatshepsut |
| What Frenchman was able to decipher the hieroglyphics of the Rosetta Stone? | Champollion |
Who was the first Pharaoh of a united Egypt quizlet?
King Narmer or Menes c. 3150 BCE united Upper and Lower Egypt into one unified dynasty. He is considered the first pharaoh of Egypt.
What kingdom was the greatest ancient civilization in Africa’s interior?
51 Cards in this Set
| What is the caste system? | strict social structure of India |
|---|---|
| What did Asoka do? | Built the Maurya Empire |
| What important African trading center became a famous center for learning and culture? | Timbuktu |
| Who built the greatest ancient civilization in Africa’s interior? | Cush |
Who was the best female pharaoh?
Hatshepsut
Hatshepsut was a female pharaoh of Egypt. She reigned between 1473 and 1458 B.C. Her name means “foremost of noblewomen.” Her rule was relatively peaceful and she was able to launch a building program that would see the construction of a great temple at Deir el-Bahari at Luxor.
Who was Hatshepsut son?
Thutmose III
Hatshepsut bore one daughter, Neferure, but no son. When her husband died about 1479 bce, the throne passed to his son Thutmose III, born to Isis, a lesser harem queen. As Thutmose III was an infant, Hatshepsut acted as regent for the young king.
When did the Pharaohs lose power for 200 years?
Around 2300 BCE, the pharaohs lost control of Egypt as nobles battled one another for power. 200 years of confusion followed.
What false religion did Siddhartha Gautama?
The founder of Buddhism, Siddhartha Gautama, was born circa 563 BCE into a wealthy family.
What city became an Egyptian center of life?
Memphis, city and capital of ancient Egypt and an important centre during much of Egyptian history. Memphis is located south of the Nile River delta, on the west bank of the river, and about 15 miles (24 km) south of modern Cairo.
Who found the Rosetta Stone?
Bouchard
It was discovered by a Frenchman named Bouchard or Boussard in August 1799. After the French surrender of Egypt in 1801, it passed into British hands and is now in the British Museum in London. The Rosetta Stone, basalt slab from Fort Saint-Julien, Rosetta (Rashīd), Egypt, 196 bce; in the British Museum, London.
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