Geography
What river was most important to ancient Egypt?
Nile River
What kind of homes did most ancient Egyptians live in?
Mud Houses
Who was the ruler of ancient Egypt?
The Pharaoh
What writing system did ancient Egyptians use?
Hieroglyphics
What did Egyptians believe happened after death?
They believed in an afterlife
Why was the Nile River important for farming?
It flooded and left rich soil for crops
Name one important crop grown in ancient Egypt.
Wheat or barley
Why did ancient civilizations create laws?
o keep order and fairness
Name one Egyptian invention still used today.
Paper, calendar, clock, irrigation, medicine
Why were mummies made?
To preserve the body for the afterlife
How did deserts help protect ancient Egypt?
They acted as natural barriers
What was the job of a scribe?
To write and keep records
Why was the pharaoh considered powerful?
He was believed to be part god and part human
What structure shows Egyptian engineering skills?
The pyramids
Name one Egyptian god or goddess.
Ra, Anubis, Osiris, Isis, Horus
Why did early civilizations develop near rivers?
For water, farming, trade, and transportation
How did social class affect life in ancient Egypt?
It determined jobs, homes, and lifestyle
What was the main purpose of Hammurabi’s Code?
To create fair laws and justice
How do hieroglyphics help historians today?
They tell us about Egyptian life and beliefs
Why were temples important in ancient Egypt?
To worship gods and hold ceremonies
How did the annual flooding of the Nile River both help and challenge ancient Egyptian farmers?
It left fertile soil for crops but could destroy homes and fields if flooding was too strong.
How did the role of scribes affect Egyptian society, and why was their job important?
Scribes kept records, wrote laws, and tracked supplies, helping the government and economy run smoothly.
Explain how the pharaoh’s role combined religion and government in ancient Egypt.
The pharaoh was both a political ruler and a religious leader believed to be chosen by the gods.
Which Egyptian innovation most influenced how we keep track of time today, and why?
The calendar, because it helped organize farming seasons and is the basis of modern calendars.
Why was the process of mummification essential to Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife?
Egyptians believed the soul needed a preserved body to live in the afterlife.