Society
TRUE OR FALSE:
Women had less rights than men
FALSE
Women had equal right in ancient Egypt, being able to own land and work as they pleased
What was the cause of the Great Pyramids changing from white to yellow?
A result of weather, erosion and pollution
Who is the original God in Egyptian religion?
BONUS POINTS: What was he the God of?
Ra, the Sun god
Where in the world is Egypt located?
The north-eastern corner of Africa
Which social class was second on the social pyramid?
Vizier / Senior officials / Priests
On average, how long did it take the pyramid builders to build one pyramid?
30 years
What was the Egyptian afterlife believed to be?
The afterlife mirrored the life lived by the person when they were on earth
TRUE OR FALSE:
Egypt is classified as a continent.
FALSE.
Egypt is a country which spans across both Africa and Asia
When children were old enough to start working, how did they decide what job they would go into?
They would inherit their parents jobs
What were the pyramids made from?
Lime stone
What does the term 'polytheistic society' mean in regards to Egypt?
What are the 3 seasons of ancient Egypt?
BONUS POINTS: Use the Egyptian terms and what they mean ...
Akhet (Inundation), Peret (Emergence), Shemu (Harvest)
Irrigation
List up to 3 features of the architecture of the pyramids
- Kings/Queen chambers
- Gallery walk
- Relieving chamber
- Air shafts
When someone died in ancient Egypt, they were judged to determine if they would go to the afterlife or not. How were they judged?
BONUS POINTS: Name the Gods involved
Anubis would judge whether the person was worthy of the afterlife or not by weighing their heart with Ma'at feather
What landmark was considered the source of life in ancient Egypt?
The Nile River
What is a Nilometer?
A measuring system usually on pillars or planks which would measure the water levels of the Nile River
When the pyramid era ended, what happened to the Pharaohs once they died?
They were buried in tombs in the Valley of the Kings
Egyptians believed the Gods were responsible for all aspects of life. How did the Egyptians keep them happy?
Through religious sacrifice and rituals
How long is the Nile River?
6, 600 km