Vocabulary Terms
What is the term used to describe "the plants of a place of region"?
A. agriculture
B. vegetation
C. topography
B. vegetation
Which of these is an example of physical geography?
A. towns
B. roads
C. seas
D. farms
C. seas
How were scribes treated in ancient Egyptian society?
A. They were often both mocked and insulted.
B. They were admired, but very poorly paid.
C. They were more respected than the pharaoh.
D. They were well paid and highly respected.
D. They were well paid and highly respected.
What was the fate of Senusret's famous White Chapel?
A. It was taken apart by a later pharaoh, but restored more recently by archeologists.
B. It has remained intact since it was built as a lasting monument to Senusret.
C. It was completely destroyed in the 1700s when French armies used it for target practice.
A. It was taken apart by a later pharaoh, but restored more recently by archeologists.
The pyramids were built
A. as military fortresses, where Egyptians could seek protection during times of invasion.
B. as great tombs for pharaohs, who were thought to enter an afterlife that would never end.
C. as centers of religious worship, where Egyptians gathered inside to honor their gods.
D. as massive homes for the pharaohs, who enjoyed every luxury known to ancient Egyptians.
B. as great tombs for pharaohs, who were thought to enter an afterlife that would never end.
What is the term used to describe "an existence after death"?
A. The great beyond
B. mummification
C. afterlife
C. afterlife
Shape and elevation of the land refers to
A. climate
B. topography
C. vegetation
D. land area
B. topography
In ancient Egypt, religion strengthened the Pharaoh's position at the top of the social pyramid because they believed what about the Pharaohs?
They believed they were gods.
The Age of Pyramids was also known as the
A. Old Kingdom.
B. New Kingdom.
C. Middle Kingdom.
D. Late Kingdom.
A. Old Kingdom
The chief treasurer's main job was to
A. give advice.
B. wage war.
C. collect taxes.
D. write texts.
C. collect taxes.
What term is used to describe "a ruler of ancient Egypt"?
A. Pharaoh
B. King
C. Emperor
A. Pharaoh
Name three ways that settlers used the Mediterranean Sea.
travel, trade, farming, drinking water, fishing
In ancient Egypt, religion strengthened the Pharaoh's position at the top of the social pyramid because they ...
believed the Pharaohs were gods
How did Hatshepsut portray herself as a male pharaoh?
She dressed in men's clothing, wore a fake beard and had herself painted to look more masculine.
What were the jars called that were used to store the organs that had been removed from the body during the mummification process?
(try your best with the spelling, as long as it is close - it will be correct)
Canopic Jars
What term is used to describe "the longest river in the world, flowing through eastern Africe to a delta in northeastern Egypt"?
Nile River
The Nile River was extremely important to the Ancient Egyptians because they used it for.....
(Give at least two examples)
Food (fishing)
Fresh Water (drinking, cooking, bathing, watering animals)
Watering crops
Trade
Travel
Name all 6 social classes in order from top of the social pyramid to the bottom.
1. Pharaoh
2. Government Officials
3. Priests
4. Scribes
5. Artisans
6. Peasants
What was Pharaoh Khufu famous for?
Building the Great Pyramid of Giza
Ancient Egyptians believed that the afterlife was similar to this world, so they often bury their dead with what? (list at least two items)
Food, spouse, pets, gold, chariots
What term is used to describe "a group of society that is ranked by factors like wealth, rights and property"?
Social Class
If someone "went west," what did that mean?
They had died and would be crossing over to the afterlife
What are two things a Priest would need to do in order to be considered "purified" and then permitted to enter a sacred temple.
1. Bath
2. Shave head and body
3. Dress in only white linen clothing (no animal products)
4. Eat only the best food (no fish)
Name three jobs the Pharaoh had while he or she was ruling.
Ruled the country
General of the Army
Head Priest
Controlled the food supply
Owned all the land in Egypt
Name the type of salt used to dehydrate the dead bodies during the mummification process.
Natron Salt