Vocabulary
Who Am I?
Geography of Egypt
Daily Life
Grab Bag
100
Define "pharaoh"
A ruler of ancient Egypt
100
I am the god of Nile River
Hapi
100
Describe the geography of Lower Egypt
Lower Egypt is made up mainly of the Nile Delta. The Nile Delta empties into the Mediterranean Sea.
100
What was the largest group of the Egyptian social pyramid?
Peasants
100
List the three main parts of Egyptian History
Old Kingdom Middle Kingdom New Kingdom
200
Define "savanna"
A grassy plain
200
I built the Great Pyramid at Giza
Pharaoh Khufu
200
What city is the Great Pyramid and the Great Sphinix near?
Giza
200
How did the strong rule of the pharaoh help the Egyptian civilization?
It provided structure for Egyptian government. Usually everyone obeyed the pharaoh therefore there was order in the civilization.
200
Why did the Egyptians keep the heart in the body when going through the process of mummification?
The heart was the home of the soul
300
How are the words "papyrus"and "hieroglyphics" related
Ancient Egyptians system of writing was called hieroglyphics. Scribes wrote hieroglyphics on paper-like material called papyrus
300
The most important government official
Vizier
300
What caused the ancient Egyptians to settle in the Nile Delta?
The Nile Delta provided fertile land for growing crops. The Nile River could also be used for trading.
300
Describe the role of women in Egyptian society.
Egyptian women were in charge of the household. Some were priestesses at Egyptian temples. Some were craftworkers. They were allowed to own property and had full legal rights.
300
During which kingdom did trade expand greatly for the ancient Egyptians?
New Kingdom
400
How are the words "delta" and "cataract" related
Lower Egypt is made up mainly of the Nile Delta. The delta is where the Nile River empties into the Mediterranean Sea. In Upper Egypt the Nile River has been unable to cut a clear path through cliffs. Instead the river runs through cataracts.
400
The only woman Egyptian pharaoh
Hatsheput
400
What was the Nile River called the "giver and taker of life"
The Nile River had fertile soil to help crops grow and to provide for the ancient Egyptians. The Nile River flooding season also destroyed homes and crops.
400
Who was Egypt's most important trading partner?
Kush
400
How did religion affect the daily lives of the Egyptians?
Religion was very important to the Egyptians. The gods have a great influence on their crops as well as the thoughts about death.
500
Why was the social pyramid in ancient Egypt considered to be rigid?
There was little chance of people moving up in the social pyramid. Usually, people had the same status as their parents.
500
The most powerful god in Egyptian religion
Amon Re
500
What sea is to the east of Egypt?
Red Sea
500
Why was the sun a symbol of the life cycle for the Egyptians?
The sun rose and set each day. The Egyptians believed a god was born and died each day.
500
Which pharaoh build the White Chapel? This chapel was thought to be covered in a thin layer of gold.
Pharaoh Sensuret
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