Geography
Which river was the Egyptian Civilization built on to provide drinking water, transportation, and fertile soil?
Nile River
Where is the Nile River located?
What did Ancient Egyptians believe would happen after death?
your soul goes to the afterlife
Who was the central figure in Ancient Egyptian politics?
Pharaoh
Which river was essential to Ancient Egyptian economy?
The Nile River
How did the flooding of the Nile river benefit farming?
Production of fertile soil for planting
Two ways the Nile River was used in Ancient Egypt.
Farming
Transportation
What was the purpose of mummification?
to preserve the body for the afterlife
What role did the nobility play in ancient Egyptian politics?
supported Pharaoh's rule
How did the Nile River contribute to trade in ancient Egypt?
Transported goods
Which continent is Egypt located on?
When was the flooding season for the Nile River?
June to September
What did people in Ancient Egypt use temples for?
they prayed and made offerings
What is divine kingship in Ancient Egypt?
belief pharaoh was a god on Earth
Ancient Egypt traded goods such as... (3 things)
What is the nae of the area where the Nile river empties into the mediterranean?
Nile Delta
What did the ancient Egyptians call the Nile River?
Aur
mummification is...
process of preserving a body through rituals and embalming techniques
What was the role of local government officials in ancient Egypt?
carry out the pharaoh's doings in smaller regions
Agriculture (farming)
What valuable resource did the Sahara Desert provide to Ancient Egypt?
precious stones and minerals
Who is the God associated with the Nile River in ancient Egyptian mythology
Hapi
How were gods and goddesses often depicted in Ancient Egyptian Art?
With human bodies and Animal Heads
The Pharaoh's rule was supported by a
hierarchy of officials
What did taxes in Ancient Egypt help fund?
construction of monumental structures