Nile River
True or False: The Nile River began in the Delta and flowed South...
False
How many symbols did Egyptian Hieroglyphics use?
over 600
What is the role of Pharaoh?
He is the God-King ruler
How long did the mummification process take?
70 days
Religiously speaking Egypt was ... ?
Polytheistic
What is the direction (flow) of the Nile?
Flows south to north
How is Papyrus an improvement over what the Sumerians used?
It's lighter, more transportable, & quicker
What percentage of people were farmers in ancient Egypt?
80%
Why did the Egyptians mummify their deceased?
To preserve the fleshly bodies in order to be united with the spirit
Who is God of the Underworld and afterlife
Osiris
How does it start?
Starts as 2 rivers- the Blue and White Nile
What is papyrus & how is it made?
long lasting paper-like material made from layers of reeds pressed together
Where did the majority of people live in Ancient Egypt?
The majority of the people lived near the Nile River
What did the double crown unify?
The double crown unified Upper and Lower Egypt
What was the purpose of the Egyptian book of the dead?
To help a dead person to get through the test of the afterlife
Name at least 3 unique parts of the Nile
Cataracts, Delta, the Fertile Valley & 2 rivers (blue and white Nile)
What is the Rosetta stone?
A stone slab discovered inscribed with Egyptian Hieroglyphics and 2 other languages
When was the Great Pyramid of Khufu built?
During the "Old Kingdom" of Ancient Egypt
Who was 1st to wear the double crown & what did it mean for the person who wore it?
Menes was first to wear the double crown and it symbolized his leadership over both upper and lower Egypt
Which god represented the Pharaoh?
(The son of Isis & Osiris)
Horus
Why was the Nile so important to Ancient Egypt?
Without it, Egypt would be a desert. It's floods brought silt, making the surrounding land fertile for crops and livestock. Only because of the Egypt could have a civilization
Why is the Rosetta stone important to understanding Egyptian writing?
It allows us to decipher the Egyptian Hieroglyphics based on the other 2 languages inscribed on it
Why were the pyramids built & how long did it take to build them.
They were built as burial tombs for the Pharaohs, and took 20 years to complete
Explain the mummification process ...
After a person dies, an embalmer cuts the body and removes the organs, all except the heart. Natron salts are poured into the body to dry it out. Once dried, the body is covered with perfumes and oils. Then it is wrapped in linen cloth that has a resin on it. A death mask is added, the body is placed in a coffin, and brought to the family
Which Egyptian God was the god of War & and Storms?
Seth