Writing
What was the Ancient Egypt writing system?
Hieroglyphics
True or False:
The Old Kingdom in Egypt is known for the building of pyramids.
True
What are the three kingdoms of Ancient Egypt?
Old, Middle and New
What type of power do Pharaohs have?
Absolute Power
What is the name of the river in Ancient Egypt that flows from South to North?
The Nile River
What was the material uses as paper?
Papyrus
Framed Motivation:
Pyramids were built so Egyptians could ________________
Bury the pharaohs and preserve their belongings
Why did the Egyptian civilization develop on the banks of the Nile River?
The river flooded each year, creating rich soil for the Egyptians to plant crops.
Osiris is the God of
the after-life
What did archaeologists find to help them understand Ancient Egypt better?
Rosetta Stone
What is a scribe?
Someone who learned and practiced hieroglyphics for years.
What did Ancient Egyptians believe happened after you died?
You went to the after-life
Rulers of Ancient Egypt were called
Pharaohs
What is a pharaoh?
They are leaders of a land. They were like kings or emperors that ruled both upper and lower Egypt.
How would you describe Ancient Egypt's geography
Desert
Why is the Rosetta Stone significant?
It helped to translate hieroglyphics.
What is absolute power?
Absolute Power is when the government has total control.
What is the definition of unify?
Unify means to become a single unit.
What is the definition of Reign?
To hold royal office; rule as king or queen
What is the definition of Delta?
Delta is an area of low, flat land shaped like a triangle, where a river splits.
What is the definition of Rosetta Stone?
Rosetta Stone is a text written by priests in Egypt to honor an Egyptian Pharaoh
What does it mean to reign?
Reign means to hold royal office; rule as king or queen
How did the Nile River impact the civilization of Ancient Egypt?
When the Nile River flooded it left behind fertile soil. Crops could easily be grown in this black, and rich soil. This was called the "Gift of the Nile."
What is the definition of Dynasty?
A time period when a series of rulers were from the same family.
What direction does the Nile River flow?
The Nile River flows South to North