Geography
Where was Ancient Egypt located?
Northeastern Africa
What religion did the Egyptians practice?
Polytheism
What writing system did they create?
Hieroglyphics
Who was Ancient Egypt ruled by?
The Pharaoh
Who was at the top?
Pharaohs
What is the longest river in the world?
Nile River
Name 3 of the gods.
Ra , Osiris , And Anubis.
What did they write on?
Papyrus
What was a pharaoh believed to be?
A god
Who was below the pharaoh?
Nobles and priests
Where is Upper Egypt?
The southern part of the country
What did religion influenced?
Daily life , government , and buildings.
What was papyrus made from?
River plants from the Nile.
What is a dynasty?
A series of rulers from the same family
Who was under nobles and priests?
Scribes and artisans
Why did Ancient Egyptians live along the Nile River?
It provided fresh water , transportation , and fertile soil.
What did the Egyptians believe happened after death?
The afterlife.
WHat did they build?
Pyramids , temples , and statues
What did pharaohs do?
Make laws , led armies , and oversee building projects
Who was below scribes and artisans?
Farmers and workers
What were Egypt's natural barriers?
The desert , the Mediterranean sea , and the Nile River.
What did they practice to preserve the body after death?
Mummification.
What was their 365 -day calendar based on?
The stars
Name 2 famous pharaohs
King Tut , Queen Hatshepsut , and Ramses II
Who was last on there?
Servants and slaves