Geography
What two regions of Egypt does the Nile River flow through?
Upper and Lower Egypt
Whose tomb, discovered in 1922, taught us much about Egyptian burial practices and beliefs?
King Tutankhamen
What was built to house pharaohs and their prized possessions after death, in the Old and Middle Kingdoms?
pyramids
Egyptian History is divided into what three eras?
Old, Middle and New
Who is at the top of the social pyramid?
pharaoh
Why is the Nile River Valley well suited to settlement?
It has good soil for farming due to the annual floods that bring water and nutrients to the land.
Why did Egyptians mummify their dead?
Need body in afterlife
What is the earliest form of paper called and what is it made from?
Papyrus and papyrus
Which metal was the most important in Egypt that was found along the Nile?
Gold
Who is at the bottom of the social hierarchy? How does this social class differ from the people in the Southern States in the 1800s?
slaves - they could eventually become free
What yearly event made it possible for the ancient Egyptians to grow crops?
Yearly flooding
Identify two things scientists have learned about Egyptians from studying the mummies.
Diseases they had and food they ate
Significance of Rosetta Stone.
Because there are 3 languages on it, knowing one language, allowed for the others to be translated, including ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics.
Who was the Pharaoh's chief advisor?
Vizier
Identify at least 3 roles/responsibilities or way of life for women.
Had same legal rights as men, were usually illiterate (females were not educated at school) cared for children, could run businesses, made clothing, could divorce husbands, made food (and flour), etc
What is a cataract?
a rocky rapids (waterfall)
In order to reach the afterlife, Egyptians needed to have something weighed. What and why?
Heart - the centre of emotions and memories. Determine if you were a good person to proceed on or if you will be eaten.
What name is given to people who can read and write?
Scribe
What type of goods were traded in Egypt? (I want at least 4)
Wheat, barley, gold, papyrus, limestone, granite, natron
Explain why scribes were valued more than artisans.
They were educated, were the only people who could read or write, kept record of all events,etc and it is the only position in which one could move out of their social class.
Identify and describe two items that Mesopotamia and Egypt have in common geographically.
Near Rivers used for water, farming, transportation
Surrounded by desserts that create natural barriers
Etc
Explain the process and importance of mummification.
70 days, natrine, wrapped, certain organs removed and preserved. Needed your body in the afterlife.
Identify the name of the symbols used by Egyptians and identify at least 2 events/items that would be recorded.
Hieroglyphs: accomplishments of pharaohs, spells for the afterlife, the Amduat, recording crop amounts, keeping accounts and ordering supplies, etc
What type of activities contributed to Egypt's economy? (I want at least 4)
farming, trading, construction, artisans, fishing,
If you were not of the noble class, what could you expect to happen to your remains after death?
Families would put remains in the desert to dry out before burying them with other family and a few important possessions. There would not be elaborate stories, spells, etc that would help the person in their trip through the netherworld in hopes of reaching the afterlife.