Vocabulary
The river that helped ancient Egyptian civilization grow was the...
Nile River
In what continent was this civilization located?
Africa
The belief of many gods is...
polytheism
How old was King Tut when he became a ruler?
8-9 years old
What type of government did ancient Egypt have?
a monarchy
The huge stone tombs built for pharaohs are called...
pyramids
What protected ancient Egypt from invaders on all sides?
A dynasty is...
a family of rulers
At what age did King Tut die?
18-19 y/o
What direction does the Nile River flow?
south to north (north)
The process used to preserve bodies after death was called...
mummification
The largest pyramid in Egypt is located at...
Giza
What was the purpose of mummification?
to preserve bodies for the afterlife
How did rulers get their power?
they were born into it
What types of products did ancient Egypt trade?
gold, papyrus, grain, linen
The ancient Egyptians used a plant called _____________ to make paper.
papyrus
Give two ways that ancient Egyptians used the Nile River.
1) transportation 2)irrigation
they were tombs for the pharaohs
Who was at the bottom of the social structure? (2 groups)
slaves & farmers
wheat, barley, legumes (beans, lentils, chickpeas), vegetables, fruits
The ancient Egyptians believed in many gods, so their religion was... (hint: you have to change the form of the word)
polytheistic
Why was the Nile River so important to ancient Egyptian life?
It provided water for drinking & farming, making life possible in the desert.
How did ancient Egyptians show respect for their gods?
1)built temples 2)made offerings
Who was in the middle of the social structure? (2 groups)
merchants & craftsmen
What is the oldest known monumental sculpture in Egypt?
The Sphinx