Geography
Which continent is ancient Egypt on?
Africa
Polytheism means worship of how many gods?
Many Gods
Who was the highest person in Egyptian society?
The pharaoh
What was Egyptian writing called?
Hieroglyphics
What allowed the Egyptians to build pyramids so easily?
The desert provided a lot of rock to build the pyramids
What were the mummy's organs placed in?
Canopic Jars
What is theocracy?
The religious leader is also the political ruler
What was a shaduf (or shadoof) used for?
A tool for bringing water to the crops
What is the main river of Egypt?
Nile River
What did Egyptian hearts need to be lighter than?
An ostrich feather
Give characteristics/details about Queen Cleopatra.
Studied philosophy, literature, art, music, and medicine
Able to speak 6 languages
Wasn't Egyptian
Charming towards men
Mark Antony committed suicide when he heard of her death
What was the main ingredient needed to mummify human bodies?
Natron salt
What are the two parts that Egypt is separated into?
Upper and Lower Egypt
What is theocracy?
The religious leader is also the political leader
Who was Hatshepsut?
Hatshepsut was the fifth pharaoh of the Eighteenth Dynasty of Egypt. She dressed as a man, so her people would take her seriously. She brought her people peace and prosperity.
A mythological creature with the face of a human, body of a lion.
Explain why Egyptians were so wealthy compared to other civilizations.
Egypt became wealthy through farming and trade. Its power was built up by strong governments, led by pharaohs and staffed by well-trained scribes (officials). The nation was defended by huge armies.
What major change did Akhenaten make, and how did the people feel about it?
He created a new religion, abolished the priestly class, moved the seat of government, and introduced a new public arts style. Most of these changes were not liked or accepted and had to be reversed after his death.
Explain why King Tut is so famous even though he didn't accomplish much as a pharaoh while he was alive.
King Tutankhamun is most important because of the quality and quantity of artifacts found within his tomb. The reign of King Tutankhamun centered mostly around reinstating the gods and building structures.
Explain why the Rosetta Stone was so important to understanding Egyptian writing.
The Rosetta Stone is one of the most important objects in the British Museum as it holds the key to understanding Egyptian hieroglyphs. It was a sort of guide to translating it to modern English.