Society
Who was at the top of society?
Pharaoh
What was the book of the dead used for?
A guide in the afterlife
What river runs through Egypt?
Nile
Who were the last conquerors of Egypt?
United Arab Army
Who was at the bottom of the social class?
Slaves
What were books of the dead written on?
Papyrus
As tombs for Pharahs
Which faction from Mesopotamia conquered Egypt and ruled briefly, but with a heavy hand?
Assyrians
Where did scribes fall into the social class?
Towards the top, skilled and able to make more money than most
What did the book of the dead contain?
List two things
Spells, instructions, ect.
What continent is modern day Egypt on?
Africa
Which Macedonian/Greek king ruled Egypt by making it a cultural hub, expanding infrastructure, and creating a new city called "Alexandria"
Alexander the Great
What did Egyptians believe would happen to Pharaohs after their death?
Who's book of the dead did we study in class?
Ani
During Ramses IIs rein, Egypt controlled territory up into what modern day countries?
Israel, Palestine, Syria
The Poem Ozymandias by Percy Shelly is about an ancient Pharaoh who was known as a conqueror and harsh ruler. Who was that Pharaoh?
Ramses II
When the Persian's conquered Egypt, what did the Persian King declare himself?
Pharaoh of Egypt
What were the three stages of the afterlife and the name of Osiris' field? Make sure to mention specific Gods that are involved.
Monsters (apep), 42 Assessor Gods, Weighing of he heart (Anubis), field of reeds.
What geographical phenomenon resulted in intermediate periods in Ancient Egypt?
Nile river flooding and periods of drought
Ancient Egypt was part of the Bronze Age, but later was conquered by a Turkish faction who had utilized Iron weapons. What nation was it?
Hittites