Geography
This river was the lifeblood of ancient Egypt, providing water, transportation, and fertile land for farming.
The Nile River
This person was considered the ruler of ancient Egypt, often thought to be a god.
The Pharaoh
This structure, built as tombs for pharaohs, is one of the most famous technological achievements of ancient Egypt.
The Pyramids
True or false: "All homes in ancient Egypt were the same regardless of social class."
False
A writer, highly trained to memorize thousands of hieroglyphic symbols
Scribe
The Nile River ends at this physical feature in Lower Egypt. Two-thirds of Egypt's fertile farmland is here.
The Nile River Delta
The jobs of scribe and soldier were sought after because...
They were rare chances to move up in the social structure.
Egyptians used this material to make a paper like material and strong and lightweight boats that could navigate the Nile River.
Papyrus
True or False: "It was very difficult to tell the difference between upper and lower class Egyptians based off of their clothing and jewelry."
False
A triangular prism built of stone
Used as a royal tomb (burial place) in Egypt
Pyramid
How did Upper and Lower Egypt get their names?
They are named after the flow of the river. Upper Egypt, (in the south) is located upstream.
This group made up a majority of the population in ancient Egypt
Farmers
Name and explain either two weapons or two types of protection for Egyptian soldiers.
Javelins, daggers, curved swords, bows and arrows
Helmets, body armor, chariots
True or False: "Women could hold important jobs in Ancient Egyptian society including high ranking positions such as priestesses, supervisors, and administrators."
True!
What are hieroglyphics?
The Egyptian writing system. Hieroglyphics are picture based.
Egypt is surrounded by natural barriers. Name two and explain how natural barriers can be helpful to a civilization.
Options: The Mediterranean Sea to the north, the Red Sea and parts of the Sahara Desert to the east, the more of the Sahara Desert to the west, and mountains to the south
Natural barriers protect civilizations by making it difficult for others to invade
During the season of flooding, when farming was not possible, farmers did this
Worked on special building projects for the pharaohs
How did the standing army contribute to society in times of peace?
By building irrigation systems and contributing to the pharaoh's special building projects.
These were the two most common crops in ancient Egypt
Wheat and barley
A large stone coffin where dead bodies are placed
Sarcophagus
Egypt is one of the four ancient river valley civilizations. Please explain the pattern relating to their geography.
Rivers > flooding > silt > fertile farmland > food surplus > division of labor/specialized workers > cities and civ. develop
What is the order of the social hierarchy in ancient Egypt?
Pharaoh
Royal family, nobles, gov. officials
Priests
Scribes
Skilled workers
Farmers, laborers, slaves
This device, invented by ancient Egyptians, was crucial for irrigation and allowed water to be lifted from the Nile to crops.
A shaduf
Why could you use their diet as evidence that ancient Egypt had a social hierarchy?
Diet varied between the social classes, wealthier people had more protein and better and more options.
What is a dynasty?
A series of rulers from the same family