Ancient Politics
What were Pharaohs viewed as?
Sons of the God Ra
Which river was essential to the development of ancient Egypt, providing fertile land for agriculture and serving as a transportation route?
Nile River
Who was considered Skilled people?
Traders, Artisans, and Shopkeepers.
What was Ancient Egyptians main religion?
Polytheism
What type of rule did the Ancient Egyptians have?
Absolute Rule
What was the purpose of the annual flooding of the Nile River in ancient Egypt?
To create fertile soil for agriculture.
Who were considered unskilled people?
Workers and Farmers
What did the book of the dead do?
The book of the dead helped the dead reach the afterlife.
Who carried out the Pharaoh's orders?
Viziers
What writing system did the ancient Egyptians use, which consisted of pictographs and was often written on papyrus?
Hieroglyphics
True or False: Did the Egyptians eventually have slaves?
True
What is another word for "God" that the Egyptians use?
Aten
What was the Viziers job?
To help the Pharaohs.
How did the Nile river help trade with other people?
It proved a way for egyptians to go up and down the river so they can trade with other egyptians.
Who was considered at the top of the Social Hierarchy?
Pharaohs, Priests, and Nobles.
What were Egyptians known for?
Pyramids, Tombs, and Mummification.
True or False: Pharaohs are kings/queens?
True
The Rosetta Stone played a crucial role in deciphering hieroglyphics. It contained inscriptions in multiple languages. Which three languages were inscribed on the Rosetta Stone?
Greek, Demotic, and Hieroglyphic
How many types of classes are there?
Who are the main gods in Polytheism? (Only have to name 3 of them.)
Ra, Osiris, Horus, Isis, Hapi.