Daily Life
Who was at the top of the social pyramid?
Pharaohs
What is a mummy?
A preserved body
What were the rulers of ancient Egypt called?
Pharaohs
What did many pharaohs build to celebrate their lives?
Monuments or temples
Why is King Tut so famous today?
His tomb was found almost untouched
Name one job artisans might have.
Painter, sculptor, jeweler, builder, weaver, potter
What precious metal was King Tut’s smallest coffin made of?
Solid gold
What did pharaohs control in Egypt?
They controlled the land and the people
Why were monuments important for pharaohs’ legacy?
They showed power, wealth, and achievements
How does finding a tomb help historians learn about the past?
It provides clues about beliefs, wealth, and daily life
Which social class included government officials?
Nobles
Name one type of object archaeologists found in King Tut’s tomb.
Jewelry, statues, weapons, furniture, chariot, charms, masks
Which pharaoh’s tomb was discovered in 1922?
King Tutankhamen or King Tut
What does the discovery of King Tut’s tomb tell us about his importance?
That he was important and wealthy
Why do we still study ancient Egypt thousands of years later?
Because it shaped world history and culture
What does Ma'at Mean?
truth, order, balance
Why were good luck charms placed with the mummy?
To protect the king in the afterlife
Why do historians call him “King Tut” instead of his full name?
It is shorter and easier to say
Name one accomplishment a pharaoh might be remembered for.
Building monuments, expanding territory, improving Egypt
What question would you ask if you could talk to a pharaoh?
Student choice
Which class spent long hours on the Nile working the fields?
Peasants
What can artifacts teach us about ancient civilizations?
They show what people valued, used, or believed
Name one reason why pharaohs were honored after death.
They were believed to live on in the afterlife / were religious leaders / were seen as gods
Explain how monuments help historians understand ancient Egypt.
They show what pharaohs valued and how they wanted to be remembered
Why is it important to study artifacts carefully before drawing conclusions?
To avoid incorrect assumptions; artifacts must be interpreted carefully