Clothing
The men wore a type of clothing called
What is a shendyt.
Name one thing Egyptian boys learned from their fathers.
hunting, farming, or becoming a soldier (warrior; how to fight)
Why is the Nile River important to Ancient Egyptians?
Provides water or fertile soil to grow crops
Who advises the pharaoh?
a high priest
A kalasiris for women was a
tight fitting dress.
Name one thing Egyptian girls learned from their mothers.
Household chores (cooking, cleaning, etc.)
The leader of Ancient Egypt was called a
pharaoh
Who recorded all the information that took place in Ancient Egypt?
scribes
Jewelry made from turquoise, gold, or silver was worn by which social class?
The rich
Boys from poor families could become priests. True of False?
False; only wealthy boys could become priests.
The Egyptian people worshipped the pharaoh like a god. True or false?
True
Name two skilled workers that would be considered an artisan, craftsman, or tradesman.
carpenter, weaver, jeweler, painter, metal-worker
Jewelry made from beads and copper was worn by which social class?
The poor
Name 4 games Egyptian children would play.
Possible answers: wrestling, fishing, target practice, kickball, ragdolls, playing with pets
Who could be taught mathematics, reading, and writing?
Boys (wealthy)
Name 3 things the pharaoh was responsible to do as ruler for the people.
owned the land, made the laws, collected taxes, defended the people from enemies, spoke to the gods
What are two jobs a peasant could do.
farm the land or become a construction worker
Children began wearing clothing at this age.
6 years old
Name one thing Egyptian grownups loved to do.
Party!
Name one thing Ancient Egyptian men and women inherit from their parents when they pass way.
The men inherit the land and the women inherit household items and jewelry.
What type of structure were pharaohs buried in? What were they buried with and why?
They were buried in structures called pyramids; they were buried with food, clothing, and even pets to ensure they would live well in the afterlife!
Put the following social classes in order from most powerful to least powerful: scribe, slave, pharaoh, peasant, soldier, priest, craftsman(artisan)
pharaoh, priest, scribe, soldier, craftsman(artisan), peasant, slave