Astronomy
Which star did Egyptians use to predict the Nile's flood?
Sirius
Who was at the top of the Social Hierarchy?
The Pharaoh
How long were the seasons?
120 days
What did they use the sky for?
Timekeeping
Who was the head of the household?
Women
How many seasons were there?
3
Who had the role of sky-watcher?
Priests and Scribes
The readers and writers (people who could record history)
Which season is "the harvesting season"?
Shemu
What was the Goddess Nut sometimes identified with?
The Milky Way
What was the life expectancy?
35 years
What happens during Akhet?
The Nile floods the fields
What are decans?
Star groups
What were most houses built out of?
Sun-dried mud bricks
Which season is the growing season?
Peret