Nome (Egypt)

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/nome-egypt

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the administrative unit?Territorial and administrative divisions within ancient Egypt
2. What is the governing official?Nomarch (ḥrj tp ꜥꜣ), meaning 'Great Chief'
3. What is a nome in ancient Egypt?A nome was a district, the main part of Egypt’s land that the pharaoh divided into smaller regions. Each nome had its own boss and special jobs.
4. How many nomes were there during the Middle Kingdom?During the Middle Kingdom, there were about 42 nomes – 20 in Upper Egypt and 22 in Lower Egypt.

Nome: A fundamental administrative and territorial division in ancient Egypt, serving as a regional governance unit.
Nomarch: The chief administrator or governor of an ancient Egyptian nome, wielding significant local authority.
Ancient Egyptian Civilization: The historical civilization that developed in the Nile Valley, known for its monumental architecture, complex religion, and advanced administration.