Physical Geography
In ancient Egypt, the ______ flooded leaving behind fertile mud for growing crops.
Nile River
Who was at the top of the social hierarchy?
pharaoh
What was the Old Kingdom known for?
Pyramid building
Egyptians believed that after death, the soul could live on in the ____.
afterlife
Name 3 gifts that the Nile gave to the people of Egypt.
Papyrus
Clay
Flax
Who were the writers in ancient Egypt?
scribes
What was the name of the writing system in ancient Egypt?
hieroglyphics
In order to advance to the afterlife, the body would have to be preserved. This process was called _____.
mummification
This desert presented a challenge to Egyptian travelers because of its extreme temperatures, shortage of water, and potential for sandstorms.
Sahara Desert
Who were the advisors to the pharaoh?
viziers
What type of art was popular in ancient Egypt during the Middle Kingdom?
Jewelry making
Painting
Sculpture
Drawing
Pottery
When a body was mummified, all of the organs were removed except for the __________.
heart
Why did Egyptians travel with camels in the desert?
Camels can carry heavy loads.
Camels can walk long distances without food or water.
Camels can sense sandstorms.
If something bad happened, priests would be blamed for not honoring the gods properly.
What led to the fall of Egypt in the New Kingdom?
Greed
Internal Fighting
Persian Invasian
What is the term for belief in many gods?
polytheism
What was the name of harvest season in ancient Egypt?
Shemu
How did Egyptians become slaves?
Parents sold their children into slavery
To pay off debt
Prisoner of war
On average, how many workers did it take to build a pyramid?
10,000
Which god was considered king of the gods in ancient Egypt?
Amun