Achievements/Legacy
Paper-like writing material in ancient Egypt grown from plants.
papyrus
What is rich soil left behind after the Nile River floods?
pyramids
Title of the rulers of ancient Egypt; believed to be living gods; famine and natural disaster threatened their rule
Pharaoh
Why was a scribe such an important job in Ancient Egypt?
they could read and write
What is the Egyptian written language?
hieroglyphics
What kind of climate does Egypt have?
desert
What were the religious responsibilities of the pharaoh?
-perform ceremonies
-served as communicator between the people and their gods
A ______________ is a line of rulers all from one family that rule a country for many years.
During mummification, the body is placed into a ___________.
sarcophagus
The Nile River flows from ________ to _________.
Life after death is called...?
Afterlife
Who is the king who united Upper and Lower Egypt?
Menes
What is the Egyptian process of preserving and preparing a body for the afterlife?
mummification
What was the job of the majority of ancient Egyptian society?
Farmer
The northern region of Egypt that contains mineral rich deposits that make the soil fertile; fan-shaped
Nile Delta
The belief in and worship of many gods is called...? How many gods did ancient Egyptians worship?
-Thousands
Became pharaoh after the death of her husband Thutmose II; notable female ruler; expanded the empire through trade and conquest
Hatshepsut
Egyptian god of the afterlife
Osiris
A rigid system of class organization that makes it difficult to advance/move up in society.
Social hierarchy
Without it, life could not be sustained in Ancient Egypt; only the few mile stretches of land near the Nile were livable areas
From top to bottom, what is the correct order of the social structure of ancient Egypt?
priests
scribes
merchants
farmers
pharaoh
pharaoh, priests, scribes, merchants, farmers
The pharaoh famous for the fabulous display of wealth in his tomb
King Tut
Egyptians considered what organ to be the center of intelligence?
heart
Who was buried in the Great Pyramid?
King Khufu
Name 3 geographic features of Egypt besides the Nile River and explain the importance of each.
- Red Sea
- Mediterranean Sea
- Deserts
What is the system of government in ancient Egypt called (rule by religious leaders)?
Theocracy
What kind of projects did pharaohs oversee?
What are two purposes of the Nile river?
-Farming
-Trading
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