Vocabulary
a line of rulers from one family
dynasty
Identify one way the physical environment of Egypt protected the early civilization.
(multiple answers include geographic features to the east/west/north/south)
polytheistic
What is the name given to an Egyptian king or queen?
Pharaoh
How did most Egyptians transport their goods to be traded?
by boat along the Nile River
a fan-shaped area of marshy land near where a river flows into the sea
delta
In which direction does the Nile River flow?
north
Who could experience the afterlife?
Everyone!
During the ____ Kingdom, Pharaohs had absolute power and were buried in large stone pyramids.
Old
The largest social class with people living in multi-family homes with dirt floors is the ____ class.
a reed plant that grows along the Nile River
papyrus
Identify one reason the early Egyptians relied on the Nile River.
Identify one Egyptian god or goddess by name that we learned about in class.
Correct Answers Vary
Identify two items that belonged to Pharaoh to control.
Answers may vary.
Identify one invention of the ancient Egyptians.
Answers may vary.
a bucket attached to a long pole, used to move water for irrigation
shadoof
Which region of Egypt is located near the Mediterranean Sea?
Lower Egypt
What word means the process of preparing the body for the afterlife?
embalming
Which two types of government best describes ancient Egypt: dictatorship, democracy, theocracy, absolute monarchy?
theocracy and absolute monarchy
Daily Double!
Identify one geographic feature that helped protect Egypt from invasion.
a system of writing made up of pictures and sound symbols
hieroglyphs
What is the name given to the rich, dark fertile soil in ancient Egypt?
Kemet of "black land"
What form did most gods and goddess of ancient Egypt take?
animals
What was the job of the vizier?
Report daily to pharaoh every decision they had made and daily recaps from other lower government officials.
Identify one reason trade was important for relationships between Egypt and its neighbors.
Promote friendships, maintain peace, keep alliances.