Society Structure
Who was at the top of the Egyptian social structure?
Pharaohs
In order to construct the pyramids, the Egyptians needed to be proficient in engineering and
mathematics
What is the definition of a mummy?
a preserved body that will not decompose
How do you characterize the soil of the Nile River Valley?
Fertile
Egyptians viewed their pharaohs as...
gods
Which group was the second most powerful in Egyptian society?
Priests
How did Egypt’s grain surplus encourage people to become artisans?
Rulers used the surpluses to buy goods such as cloth, jewelry, and luxury goods
What did ancient Egyptians believe was necessary to overcome death?
preserve their bodies in the afterlife
What causes the Nile River Valley to be fertile?
Flooding from the Nile River depositing silt
What is a surplus?
an amount beyond what is required
Which group was the third most powerful in Egyptian society?
Scribes
Who in ancient Egypt was responsible for recording important information using hieroglyphics?
Scribes
What is an afterlife?
life after death
Because there was less land to farm in Kush than in Egypt...
Kushites were more motivated to trade.
What did the Egyptians use to help them water their crops?
Irrigation canals
Which group was the second from the bottom in Egyptian society?
Merchants
What was one of Hatshepsut's major contributions during her reign?
She increased Egypt’s wealth by expanding trade
What kind of religion did the Ancient Egyptians practice?
Polytheism
What was a significant cultural effect of trade between Kush and Egypt?
Kushites adopted many elements of Egyptian culture
Why did the Kushites have to pay tributes to the Egyptians?
because they had been conquered by the Egyptians
Which group was at the bottom in Egyptian society?
Farmers
Why was the invention of papyrus significant in ancient Egypt?
it was easier and more efficient to write on than clay tablets
Why was the Book of the Dead is well- known piece of ancient Egyptian literature?
It was a guide to the afterlife for the souls of the dead.
Explain how the geography of the Nile River Valley contributed to the agricultural surplus in ancient Egypt.
The Nile flooded the land each year and left behind silt, which made the soil fertile. Egyptians also used irrigation, like earthen walls around fields to trap the Nile's flood waters.
What is the name for skilled workers who practice a craft using their hands?
Artisans