definitions
what is a pharaoh?
The title used by the rulers of egypt
When preparing a mummy, all organs were removed except what?
the heart
What is a dynasty?
A series of rulers from the same family
How did the Egyptians imagine afterlife?
They believed it was a happy place, painting show people happy and healthy
What is a barrier?
An obstacle that prevents movement or access. for example a wall or a fence
Who was the Egyptian sun God?
Re- or Amon - Re
What is a delta?
A triangle shaped area of land made from soil
What is a ka?
A person's life force
Who was Khufu?
The most famous pharaoh of the Old Kingdom
Could everyone in Egypt afford to have mummies made? Why not?
no. Only the elite (rich) because it was a long, expensive process.
What does it mean to unify?
TO make or become united, to bring together
Why did Egyptians build pyramids?
They believed burial sites were important and they build big monuments , like pyramids to bury their rulers.
What were nobles?
people from rich and powerful families
How did the desert of both sides of the Nile help ancient Egypt?
The desert was too big and harsh for others tp cross - it served as protection
What was the afterlife?
Life after death, which is what much of Egyptian religion focused on
Why did the Egyptians believe it was important to preserve the body?
To keep the ka from suffering, they believed they had to preserve the body.
what was the Old kingdom ?
A period in Egyptian history that lasted about 500 years
why was the Nile river important to farmers?
It allowed them to grown their crops and provided them with food
What are mummies?
Specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth
The Egyptians buried the dead with objects because they believed that their ka needed them. What kinds of objects were they buried with?
food, water, clothes, jewelry, furniture, weapons